Cathy’s moment

Twenty-five years ago, Cathy Freeman won gold at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics in a performance that became a lasting symbol of national pride and reconciliation. The post Cathy’s moment appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Sep 24, 2025
Australian astronomy at a crossroads

Little more than 50 years ago, Australian and British astronomers dazzled the world with their newly commissioned Anglo-Australian Telescope on Gamilaraay Country in north-western NSW. The post Australian astronomy at a crossroads appeared first on A...

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Sep 24, 2025
Chasing gold

Wildlife photographer and videographer Jack Evershed spent a whole winter tracking the elusive golden swamp wallaby – a rare marsupial that looks like it belongs in a fairytale. His results are gold. The post Chasing gold appeared first on Australian...

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Sep 23, 2025
Rocking the silver screen 

Australian cinema came into its own 50 years ago with the release of two films featuring big rocks. The post Rocking the silver screen  appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Sep 22, 2025