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National Library of Australia’s exhibition explores intense transformations during one of the most pivotal years in country’s history

We are social beings. So, within every group, decisions must be made about how to live together, preserving wellbeing and relations with others. Historically, those decisions were made by tribal leaders, or monarchs and their courts. Yet the ancient states of Greece, needing collective commitment to the battles in which…

It is estimated 4.2 million Australians fish recreationally. But its popularity raises critical questions for its survival in the future

From Donald Bradman to Sam Kerr and Shane Warne, this one is for the sports lovers.

From gun-slinging stand-offs to scorched testicles, the surviving half of the Leyland Brothers has plenty of stories left to tell.

As he nears 80, acclaimed children's author Paul Jennings reflects on life, his writing process, luminous teeth and why it's so important to write books that kids actually want to read.

Announcement of funding for Australia’s public digital archives follows a groundswell of support for cultural institutions after decades of budget cuts

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Governor Thomas Davey was supposed to bring the "detestable monsters" of 1800's Van Diemen's Land under control — but a so-called "demon bushranger" would bring about his humiliation and carve out a story to rival that of Ned Kelly.