Building a replica Mawson’s Hut
As journal editor Ian Conellan reports, the AG Society is rolling up its sleeves for a great cause.
As journal editor Ian Conellan reports, the AG Society is rolling up its sleeves for a great cause.
Earlier this month, a flotilla of ships celebrated 100 years since the Australian Antarctic Expedition set off.
In 1808, NSW Governor William Bligh was ousted in Australia’s first and only military coup.
Banjo Paterson, the Australian bush poet who penned Waltzing Matilda, was born on 17 February 1864.
On 24 May 1930 Amy Johnson became the first aviatrix to conquer the London to Darwin solo flight.
Some travellers are so enthusiastic about Highway One that they lap it again and again.
On 3 June 1992, the High Court handed down the historic Mabo decision on native title.
Fair dinkum Frank explores the origins of some brutal Aussie insults.
Today marks the anniversary of the biggest gold heist in the nation’s history.
Over 200 years ago on this day, William Buckley’s unlikely emergence spawned the phrase: ‘Buckley’s chance’.