Tim the Yowie Man
The Australian ghost story with its own festival
An annual festival now celebrates the story of Frederick Fisher’s ghost.
Tag: australian history
History & Culture
The story behind Perth’s ‘Arc de Triomphe’
One of Perth’s oldest buildings, the iconic Barracks Arch is affectionately known to some locals as the city’s very own Arc de Triomphe.
History & Culture
New life for history-making RAAF Caribou A4-179 aircraft
A historic Caribou aircraft, once a symbol of courage and resilience and a stalwart of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), has been given new life and a new home in South East Queensland.
History & Culture
The battle of Goimbla Homestead: bushrangers vs landholders
On the night of 19 November 1863, three bushrangers – Ben Hall, John Gilbert and John O’Meally – approached Goimbla Homestead, near Eugowra in central western New South Wales.
Tim the Yowie Man
The curse of the Alkimos shipwreck
Australia’s thousands of kilometres of rocky coastline and shallow reefs harbour the rusting relics of more than 8000 ships.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Fluoride added to town water
In 1953 Beaconsfield, Tasmania, becomes the first Australian town to have its water supply treated with fluoride to combat tooth decay.
History & Culture
The hardest night
The first Australian ascent of Mt Everest in 1984 is one of the great feats of mountaineering. Climbed by a small team semi-alpine style, with no bottled oxygen, via the Great (Norton) Couloir, it remains unrepeated 40 years later.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: The nation finally has its own flag
1954: The Flags Act 1953 becomes law, defining the official Australian flag.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: The introduction of television
1956: Television introduced in time for Australia’s first Olympic Games in Melbourne.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Eureka Stockade
1854: Goldminers stage a rebellion at Ballarat.