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Lt James Cook aboard HMB Endeavour first sight of Australia
19th April 1770, Lt James Cook aboard His Majesty's Bark Endeavour, made landfall on the east coast of Australia. James Cook's diary records the...
Australian film & TV industry needs more than content quotas
Screen industry consultation needs to consider more than content quotas to ensure a strong and thriving Australian screen industry, says UNSW expert. Content quotas are...
Gough Whitlam, the founder of Australia-China diplomatic relations
In July, 1971, Gough Whitlam, as Leader of the Opposition, embarked on a historic trip to the People’s Republic of China. Accompanying him on that...
Where is Little Pattie now?
Patricia Thelma Thompson OAM, aka Little Pattie, aka Patricia Amphlett (born 17 March 1949) is an Australian entertainment industry legend. Her illustrious career has...
Calls to bring ‘Formula E’ Championship race to Adelaide, Australia
South Australian business and community organisations are calling for Adelaide to become a host city for the Formula E Grand Prix. “Adelaide is a smart,...
Senator David Shoebridge speech in Senate on Julian Assange
Senate on 4/08/2022Item: QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE - Assange, Mr Julian PaulQuestioner: Shoebridge, Sen DavidAnswer: Farrell, Sen Don Assange, Mr Julian Paul Senator SHOEBRIDGE (New South Wales) (14:20): My question...
US Dept of Justice indictment against Julian Assange
Press Release issued on May 23, 2019 by US Department of Justice outlining the 18 indictments against Julian Assange. Department of JusticeOffice of Public AffairsFOR...
Who Supports Koalas & Native Timber Logging in NSW Election 2023
Political party policies on protecting koala habitat, ending native forest logging, puppy farms, egg battery cages, and establishing an animal welfare authority have been...
Coal power workers call for urgent transition support – Mining & Energy Union
23 Feb 2023 - Seventy workers from coal fired power stations and domestic thermal coal mines are meeting in Sydney this Thursday and Friday...
International experts call for ban of native forest logging
An open letter signed by Australian and international forestry and climate experts has called for the immediate nationwide cessation of all native forest logging in...