culture Archives

Wildlife

The cultural history of the dingo

Living blanket, water diviner, wild pet: this is how the dingo has been represented across our cultural history.

History & Culture

Moments in time: vintage Australian postcards

These historic Australian postcards dating back to the 1880s provide a nostalgic glimpse to our nation’s past.

History & Culture

Top 10 Aussie TV dramas

The fondly remembered and frequently spoken of, from Number 96 to Summer Bay.

History & Culture

The people on Australia’s banknotes

From royalty to poets and preachers – here are the stories behind the familiar faces that grace our banknotes.

History & Culture

12 books every Australian should read

Take a literary journey to the interior with these 12 must-read Australian books, representing a cross section of Australian literature, meditating on landscape, history and what makes us Australian.

History & Culture

GALLERY: Modern Aboriginal art

Emerging from the world’s oldest living culture, contemporary Aboriginal art has taken to the global stage to tell tales of ancient landscapes and storylines. Read our full story on the history and future of Aboriginal art in AG #131, available now.

History & Culture

Now and then: Australia’s ‘six o’clock swill’

Australians were forced to finish their drinks by 6pm for almost 40 years – and what a drinking culture it created!

History & Culture

You beaut! Australia’s love affair with the ute

An iconic vehicle of the Aussie outback, the utility vehicle – or ‘ute’ – represents one of the most popular vehicle choices in Australia, and today is as likely to be spotted in the ‘burbs as the bush.