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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

From outlaw bushrangers who fell in love to a famous horseman born a woman, Australia's history is full of queer stories

In 1841, Anne Drysdale invited Caroline Newcomb to live with her on her farm outside Geelong, marking a significant yet hidden part of Australia's LGBTQ+ history.
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fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Captain Cook's lost ship the Endeavour is FOUND after 250 years

Experts reached their conclusion after comparing the sunken ship with historical plans of the Endeavour. They discovered timbers whose placement corresponds exactly with the locations of Endeavour's main and fore masts.
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fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Melbourne exhibition celebrates the long overlooked contributions of Indigenous Australian artists

Indigenous Australian artists are pivotal to contemporary art narratives, challenging historical neglect and advocating for recognition in the art world.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Surfers, sheep and sexual revolution: the film-makers who sold Australia to the world

Australia's official image was controlled and presented a limited narrative at the World Expo 70, contrasting with its evolving societal identity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows

The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project reveals the extent of violence against Aboriginal people in Australia's colonial history.
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