Australia’s First Photographer
by George Goodman was Australia’s first photographer: in the 1840s, the only man licensed to take photos in the colonies.
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The Hidden History of Weeds
Maligned as a pest and otherwise ignored, weedy plants often have fascinating backstories. This is, the hidden history of weeds.
Cliveden: Melbourne’s Largest House
Near the MCG, where the Pullman Hotel is today, used to stand ‘Cliveden’, Melbourne’s largest and most opulent house.
The Longest Winning Streak in VFL/AFL History
In 1953, Geelong set an Australian football record that still stands today: the longest winning streak in VFL/AFL history.
The First Recorded Solar Eclipse
The first recorded solar eclipse occurred in the ancient city of Ugarit, captured on a clay tablet 3 000 years ago.
The Invention of the Lamington
Australia’s most famous cake has a complex backstory, featuring a Scottish town, a French chef and a conservative Lord. This is: the invention of the Lamington.
The Worst Films Nominated for an Oscar
Lovesick robots, killer bees, a feminist cave woman, a thoughtful seagull, and a brace of unwanted sequels: here are the worst films nominated for an Oscar.
Taylor Swift’s First Tour of Australia
Taylor Swift’s first tour of Australia was her first outside of America; a one week run playing nightclubs, a ski resort and a benefit concert at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Last Australian Man to Win the Australian Open
Mark Edmonson is the last Australian man to win the Australian Open singles; he also set a tennis record that stands to this day.
The Real Squirrels in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Filming an adaption of one of his favourite books in 2005, director Tim Burton came up with a novel approach: using real squirrels in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.