History & Culture
On this day: Rum rebellion rocks Sydney
In 1808, NSW Governor William Bligh was ousted in Australia’s first and only military coup.
History & Culture
On this day: Banjo Paterson was born
Banjo Paterson, the Australian bush poet who penned Waltzing Matilda, was born on 17 February 1864.
History & Culture
On this day: Hinkler’s solo flight from England to Australia
The first solo flight from England to Australia was completed on 22 February 1928 by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler.
AG Blog
Biting the dust at the Warwick Rodeo
30,000 spectators gather to watch the power and the glory of Warwick’s rodeo, held in October every year.
AG Blog
How to draw natural history
We recognise excellence in one of only a handful of natural history art courses in the world.
AG Blog
Submarine man enters record books again
Australian Geographic’s own underwater pioneer has achieved a world-first that saw him submerged for 14 days.
History & Culture
On this day: Amy Johnson breaks record
On 24 May 1930 Amy Johnson became the first aviatrix to conquer the London to Darwin solo flight.
History & Culture
The real dogs of war
Until recently, war service dogs awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross hardly ever came home.
Archive
Highway One: Travellers along the Big Lap
Some travellers are so enthusiastic about Highway One that they lap it again and again.
History & Culture
On this day: Mabo sets native title precedent
On 3 June 1992, the High Court handed down the historic Mabo decision on native title.