History & Culture
The Patriot convicts
A little-known group of political prisoners, transported from Canada to the Australian colonies, had far-reaching effects.
History & Culture
Notes from the field: Simple pleasures
Photographer Rowena Meadows jumped at the chance to document the life of a retired photographer living on Victoria’s French Island.
History & Culture
Indigenous fire management began more than 11,000 years ago, new research shows
Modern scientific techniques have provided unprecedented insights into how an Indigenous fire regime reduced risk and increased resources.
History & Culture
Discovering a botanical Pompeii
The Australian continent is now geologically stable. But volcanic rocks, lava flows and a contemporary landscape dotted with extinct volcanoes show this wasn’t always the case.
History & Culture
When the lights came on in Walhalla
Connection to mains power was a turning point for this languishing goldrush-era town – now popular among day-trippers and weekenders visiting Victoria’s Great Dividing Range.
History & Culture
Back for the future
Bathurst is one of several regional inland cities holding historic-trades fairs, tapping into growing enthusiasm for a slower, more sustainable way of living and of making things.
History & Culture
Inside the humble home of Ben Chifley
Now a museum, the former home of Ben Chifley offers a window into the life of Australia’s working-class prime minster.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: World’s first feature film produced in Victoria
1906: The Story of the Kelly Gang premieres in Melbourne before screening worldwide.
Destinations
Nine must-see heritage attractions in the Bathurst region
The oldest European settlement west of New South Wales’ Blue Mountains, Bathurst is pure gold.