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 ...

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 ...

NERIMBERA, QUEENSLAND, Australia -- In the small town of Nerimbera lies a hidden gem of American and Australian military history - St. Christopher's Chapel. During World War II, American service ...

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 ...

Over 15,500 kilometers separate Ireland from Australia; despite this considerable distance, Australia hosts one of the largest Irish diasporas. In the Australian Census 2021, 9.5% of individuals ...

WG Grace at the crease, the Ashes urn, and Jeff Thomson warming up Universal History Archive, Mirror Pix, Illustrated London News, Heritage Images, Fairfax Media Archives, Central Press/Getty Images; ...

The Ute, short for “utility vehicle,” has become an iconic symbol of Australian automotive culture. Originating in the 1930s, these versatile vehicles have evolved from humble workhorses to beloved ...