History & Culture
In her words: inspiring quotes from Australia’s ground-breaking women
This is what our female gold medallists, servicewomen, politicians, activists and adventurers have to say.
Tag: politics
News
Aussies take to the streets in the name of science
All around the country, thousands of people will march in support of science this weekend – but not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea.
History & Culture
GALLERY: Official portraits of Australia’s Prime Ministers
They’ve come from electorates throughout the continent and had former occupations as varied as coalminer, drover, doctor and solicitor. Sometimes revered, sometimes despised, each has taken on the nation’s top job, often heralding and at other times following winds of change. Whether they served for eight days or 19 years, each took on the responsibility of being prime minister of Australia. Here they all are – represented by their official portraits.
On This Day
On this day: Gough Whitlam becomes Prime Minister
Few Australian Prime Ministers have been as polarising as Whitlam.