History & Culture
Camel mounties: the largest beat on Earth
Patrolling the wild outback on camels, the Finke Police District officers of the Northern Territory, were the far-reaching arm of the law.
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History & Culture
Cow photography
Cow photography is a serious business for those wanting to showcase their bovine beauties.
History & Culture
On this day in history: Melbourne Argus first edition
ON 2 JUNE 1864, the first edition of The Melbourne Argus was published. This iconic daily newspaper continued to circulate for 111 years until its sudden closure on 11 January 1957, which left 1000 people jobless. The Argus, as the paper was renamed in 1848, was founded by William Kerr who also served as Melbourne’s town clerk from… View Article
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80th anniversary of female solo flight
Amy Johnson, a darling of aviation, pioneered female flying for a record attempt 80 years ago.
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Aboriginal astronomers: world’s oldest?
Indigenous perspectives are adding insight to western astronomical understanding of the southern night sky.
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Freedom Ride: A journey to fight racial discrimination
How a bus load of youngsters rode for equal rights in Australia.
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Lake Eyasi: Learning to hunt with an ancient tribe
The Hadzabe of northern Tanzania have sustained an ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle for at least 10,000 years.
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Building history: The Endeavour replica
Luck, generosity and determination saw the completion of a replica of Cook’s legendary ship.
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Voyage of Endeavour: Two centuries on
Following the Endeavour’s course simulates life leading up to colonial Australia.
History & Culture
Camping: The classic Australian experience
Treasured memories of family camping trips keep thousands of Australians making an annual pilgrimage.