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Ten Pound Poms – The Migrants Who Helped Build Modern Australia

People

Imagine packing up your family, saying goodbye to Britain and boarding a ship bound for the other side of the world. Your destination was Australia. For just £10, thousands of British adults were offered the ...more

Poets from Australia – From bush ballads to modern poetry

People

Ad Area Australian poets have made a significant contribution to the world of literature. With their unique style and perspective, they have created a literary tradition that is distinct from other countries. In this blog ...more

People

Authors – From bush ballads to modern day adventurers

Australian literature has a rich tradition that has been shaped by a diverse range of cultural and historical influences. From the early colonial period to the present day, Australian authors have produced works that reflect ...more

Convict Australia – From Transportation to a New Life

History

For tens of thousands of men and women, the journey to Australia did not begin with dreams of adventure or a better life. It began with a sentence. From 1788 to 1868, more than 162,000 ...more

The Australian Gold Rush – The Discovery That Changed a Nation

History

In 1851, word began spreading through the Australian colonies that something extraordinary had been found in the ground. Gold. Within months, ordinary workers were abandoning jobs, families were packing their belongings and ships were arriving ...more

Culture & Traditions

Australia’s First Peoples – A History Stretching Back More Than 65,000 Years

Long before Australia’s cities, highways, farms and country towns appeared, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were living across this vast continent and its islands. Their history stretches back more than 65,000 years, making the ...more

History

Bushrangers – Were they heroes or villians.

Hero or villian – you decide The Australian bushrangers were a group of notorious outlaws who roamed the Australian bushland during the 19th century. These bushrangers were known for their daring and often violent exploits, ...more

Tim Tams: The Chocolate Biscuit the World Fell in Love With

Food & Drink

How did this famous chocolate biscuit became a favourite in homes across Australia and around the world? …more

Lamingtons – Australia's Sweetest National Treasure

Why Lamingtons are Australia’s Sweetest National Treasure

Food & Drink

Discover one of Australia’s Sweetest National Treasures – The Lamington. …more

Food & Drink

Aussie Meat Pies: The Delicious Australian Classic We All Love

Discover the history of Australia’s iconic meat pie. Learn why this humble bakery favourite became one of the nation’s most loved comfort foods. …more

Food & Drink

Damper – A traditional Australian camp bread

Damper is a traditional Australian bread that has been enjoyed by generations of Australians. It is a simple bread made from basic ingredients such as flour, water, and salt, and is usually cooked over an ...more

Food & Drink

The Sweet History of Pavlova – An Aussie or Kiwi Dessert?

Pavlova is a popular dessert that is loved by many around the world. This light and airy dessert is made up of a meringue base, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. It is believed ...more

Australian Marsupials – The animal with a pouch to carry their young

Wildlife

Australia is home to many unique and fascinating animals, but perhaps the most distinctive of all are its marsupials. These mammals are characterized by their distinctive reproductive system, which involves giving birth to relatively undeveloped ...more

Reptiles – From the ocean to the desert

Wildlife

IntroductionAustralia is known for its unique and diverse wildlife, and its reptile population is no exception. The country is home to some of the most unique and fascinating reptiles in the world, with over 800 ...more

Wildlife