Australian history
A collection of photographs and stories on the history of Australia. Curated and written by editor, Mark Anning, these feature stories tell the fascinating history of our First Nations people, multiculturalism, the goldfields and bushrangers, and more, weaving together the past threads that make up our Australian story.
It’s time to tell the truth – David Marr’s Killing for Country
David Marr's Killing for Country: A Family Story David Marr was shocked to uncover that his own ancestors had served in the notoriously violent Native...
Five years after the destruction of Juukan Gorge caves
Juukan Gorge: The Blast That Shook Australia’s Conscience In May 2020, the world watched in disbelief as news that Rio Tinto, one of the world’s...
Murujuga Custodian Sues Environment Minister Over WA Rock Art
Murujuga Custodian Sues Environment Minister Over Inaction on Sacred Rock Art Protection 23 May 2025 - As the federal government prepares to decide the fate...
Australian Aboriginal spears taken by James Cook repatriated
Cambridge's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology have repatriated four Australian Aboriginal spears, which were taken by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770 from Kamay (Botany...
Reconciling the Silence: Marching for the Truth on Anzac Day
Reconciling the Silence: Marching for the Truth on Anzac Day For fifteen years, a quiet but powerful procession has walked up Anzac Parade in Canberra...
Birdsville, Queensland: A Pilgrimage to the Edge of the Earth
Birdsville, Queensland: A Gonzo Pilgrimage to the Edge of the Earth The road to Birdsville isn’t just a journey; it’s a baptism by dust, heat,...
The Life, Music and Gravy of Poet Laureate Paul Kelly
Gravy Day: Australia’s Unofficial Holiday Paul Kelly has a way of sneaking into the hearts of Australians, embedding his music into the nation’s cultural fabric....
Murujuga Rock Art Threatened by Woodside Gas Hub
Murujuga Rock Art Under Threat: Custodian Speaks Out The Australian federal government and Western Australian state government's approval of a 50-year extension for Woodside’s North...
Transgrid Returns Indigenous Artefacts to Barkindji Country
Reclaiming History: Indigenous Artefacts Returned to Barkindji Country In a powerful act of reconciliation and respect, hundreds of ancient Aboriginal artefacts, some dating back 3,000...
Powerhouse Museum Closure Risks Cultural and Historical Loss
The Looming Closure of the Powerhouse Museum: A Cultural and Historical Loss As 5 February 2024 draws near, the impending closure of the Powerhouse Museum...