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Gallery: Perth through a local lens

In her new photo book, Perth, Australian Geographic photographer Frances Andrijich returns to her hometown to capture the country’s most remote capital through stunning images. With natural beauty, a diverse cultural makeup and a laid-back beach culture, Perth is a multicultural metropolis. Labelled as one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities, it combines economic opportunity with a burgeoning arts scene, new streetscapes and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

History & Culture

GALLERY: Australia’s high country cattlemen

In her latest book, photographer Melanie Faith Dove depicts Australian mountain cattlemen through four seasons of work, from droving their cattle into the high country during summer, to mustering them home in autumn before the snow falls. In capturing the spirit of the mountain cattlemen, Melanie communicates the challenges they face; in May 2015, grazing cattle was banned in alpine national parks in Victoria, but the legend lives on in State Forests.

History & Culture

Messages from Mungo

Forty years ago the remains of a man were found at Lake Mungo in NSW. This discovery would forever change our understanding of the Aboriginal history of Australia.

History & Culture

Lost photos of Brisbane 120 years ago

Photos found a Brisbane house showing the city at the turn of last century show a rare glimpse into the past. The 100-year-old images were discovered in the suburb of Red Hill. Amateur photographer Alfred Elliott had keenly documented changes in the city over 50 years, from the time he acquired his first camera in 1890. Elliot’s photos include historic events such as royal visits and troops going off to the Boer War in South Africa. Hundreds of glass plates and film negatives were found when the Brisbane Council purchased the house in the early 1980s, where they were stored in cigar boxes. The photos are on display as part of ‘The View From Here‘ exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane, 13 February – 30 August 2015.