History & Culture
Gallery: The outback life from historical Aboriginal images
In the 1920s, Herbert Basedow collected more than 1000 surviving indigenous artefacts, 2200 negatives and 800 plants.
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History & Culture
Australia’s first lady of the surf
Isabel Letham pioneered surfing for women long before the culture had become widespread in Australia.
History & Culture
The strange tale of Aboriginal circus performers
A gruesome discovery revealed the fate of Tambo, an Aboriginal man put on show in the USA in the 1800s.
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Aussie song has been everywhere, man
Aussie musician Geoff Mack has travelled a long way since writing that iconic Australia ditty.
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Best panoramic photos of 2012
These are a selection of the best images from the 2012 Epson International Pano Awards for panoramic photographs.
History & Culture
Bush medicine: Indigenous remedies for common ailments
Native plants have been used by First Nations people for generations. Here are some regional examples.
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John Lewin: Australia’s first professional artist
After two centuries, the first artist to call Australia’s frontier settlements home is recognised for his flair and contribution.
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Canberra 100 years ago
William Mildenhall photographed significant moments of the birth of Canberra, almost a century ago.
History & Culture
Titanic disaster: the Australian story
On the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we look back at the six Australians aboard that fateful night.
History & Culture
Gallery: Australians on the Titanic
On the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we look back at the six Australians aboard that fateful night.