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Australia is an island, and also the sixth largest country in the world, and the smallest continent in the world.

Ghostly Tales of Fremantle Prison
Ghostly Tales of Fremantle Prison

For over 100 years Fremantle Prison has been home to stories of strange and unexplained occurrences.

The Power of Protest in Australia
The Power of Protest in Australia

A reflection on the cultural importance of protest in Australia, its evolution, and why respecting the right to protest is essential to democracy.

From Suburban Sprawl to Strategic Design
From Suburban Sprawl to Strategic Design

Australia’s urban future is shifting, from sprawling suburbs to sustainable, master-planned communities built around the 20-minute city.

Australia's LGBTQIA+ Community
Australia's LGBTQIA+ Community

Australia's LGBTQIA+ community is a testament to the country's commitment to progress and equality

The Menzies Era & the Foundations of Modern Australia
The Menzies Era & the Foundations of Modern Australia

Australia’s Menzies era shaped the nation’s identity, from the rise of suburbia to Cold War politics. Explore how this influential period still guides Australia’s social, economic and cultural landscape today.

The Celebrations of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras & Sydney WorldPride

This year Sydney hosts two of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras & Sydney WorldPride.

70 years of Australian television!
70 years of Australian television!

Celebrating 70 years of Australian television, from the first 1956 broadcast to colour, digital, and streaming. A look back at the moments, milestones, and stories that shaped how Australia watches TV.

Bondi Beach shooting: Community shattered, Nation united
Bondi Beach shooting: Community shattered, Nation united

An unbiased account of the Bondi Beach shooting & how Australia responded.

Peat Island: The Hawkesbury’s Island of Silence
Peat Island: The Hawkesbury’s Island of Silence

Peat Island on the Hawkesbury River hides a haunting past of forgotten children, mysterious deaths and life inside the feared Ward 4. A chilling Australian story.

The Iconic Panel Van
The Iconic Panel Van

From its humble beginnings as a practical vehicle for tradespeople to its evolution into a symbol of freedom and adventure.

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