History
Douglas Mawson – hero or villain?
Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson is considered a hero by many. Famed for his trek to the South Magnetic Pole......
1001 ideas that changed the way we think
From democracy to cultural revolution, courtly love to survival of the fittest, and Kant’s enlightenment to the Oedipus complex, 1001......
Arthur Phillip: Sailor, Mercenary, Governor, Spy
Little did anyone know that Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of Australia, was actually a master spy in the employ......
20 years of Aboriginal history is alive and deadly
A new exhibition in Redfern is highlighting the Gadigal Information Service’s 20 long years of work in Sydney. This exhibition......
For the True Believers – great Labor speeches that shaped history
What makes a great speech? And are we hearing them any more? Former speech writer Troy Bramston has set out......
Designs for new national Afghan museum unveiled
Designs for a new Afghan National Museum were unveiled this week following a decade of work. Culture and trade have......
From little things big things grow: 46 years since the Gurindji Walk-Off
Tomorrow is a special day for Aboriginal people all over the country, but particularly for those from Wave Hill in......
Ned Kelly’s remains returned to relatives
The Victorian government announced today a new exhumation licence for the remains of Ned Kelly, meaning the infamous bushranger’s bones......
The Lone Protestor
British colonialism was fought by Indigenous people across Australia’s history, but the fight seldom found itself on the colonial’s doorstep.......
The Yalda Crossing
The wide streets and gracious buildings of Narrandera in Southern New South Wales are a legacy of its rich history......