History & Culture
Gallery: Best panoramic photographs 2012
These are a selection of the best images from the 2012 Epson International Pano Awards for panoramic photographs.
History & Culture
Gallery: Historic heritage shops in Australia
Step back in time as you enter these wonderful old shops, virtually unchanged for decades.
History & Culture
Gallery: Peter Dombrovskis’ landscapes
The photos of Nicholas, son of legendary photographer Peter Dombrovskis, reflect the quiet passions of his father.
History & Culture
Mapping Australia’s history
These maps trace the unveiling of Australia, from the fantasies of second-century Egypt to Flinders’ last work.
History & Culture
The art of hot-air ballooning
This year, James McCormack and Australian Geographic uncovered never-before-seen footage of Australia’s first hot-air balloon flight.
History & Culture
Video: Exploring Australia’s ancient trading past
An AG Society-sponsored expedition set out to solve the mystery of 12th-century African coins found off Arnhem Land in 1944
History & Culture
Gallery: Australia’s Summer Nationals
Each year, Canberra plays host to a festival of modified cars and burnout competitions.
History & Culture
On this day: First Australian Nobel Prize for Literature
Patrick White was a quiet achiever – even when he won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
History & Culture
Gallery: The School of the Air
School of the Air teacher Kylie Hanson takes us through a typical day in a 1.3 million sq. km schoolyard.
Adventure
Aron Ralston’s 127 Hours premieres in Australia
The film that dramatises Aron Ralston’s infamous mishap in a Utah canyon, has premiered in Australia.