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Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new study published in Science of fossil pollen trapped ...

Anna Clark could have titled her book “Remaking Australian History”, for that is its narrative arc. She celebrates a change in the stories Australians can tell of their nation: from a heroic tale of ...

Australia is described as the lucky country. A simple internet search will tell you it is celebrated by those near and far for its beautiful scenery, its beaches, animals, laid-back culture, climate ...

In July, a new date was published that pushed the opening chapters of Australian history back to 65,000 years ago. It is the latest development in a time revolution that has gripped the nation over ...

The book and documentary were officially launched by Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia with remarks by the Honourable Chris Minns, Premier of New South ...

In February 1907, Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club was founded, making it Australia’s first surf lifesaving club. Australia’s beach culture is world-famous today, but it took British colonials ...

During the early years of the New South Wales colony, its economy was plagued by a lack of currency. With no local currency available, foreign coins were commonly used. British coins circulated along ...