In February 1907, Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club was founded, making it Australia’s first surf lifesaving club.

Jan. 26 is Australia Day, a national holiday that commemorates the 1788 landing of England’s first fleet off Sydney Harbor, when they raised the Union flag. Over the years, Australia Day and its ...

Sophie Couchman has undertaken research work for the See Yup Society on a voluntary basis and formerly curator at the Museum of Chinese Australian History. Leigh McKinnon is the Research Officer at ...

When British authorities deported Irish rebels to their Australian penal colonies, they also exported a tradition of anti-colonial resistance. In March 2025, the severed head of King George V made a ...

Lowitja O’Donoghue, one of the most respected and influential Aboriginal activists in Australian history, has died at age 91. O’Donoghue, who passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday in Adelaide ...

Rum is more than just a drink to today’s craft distillers: It’s a source of pride, a celebration of local flavors, and an homage to the country’s history. Rum connoisseurs should consider visiting ...