A History of Music at the Grand Final
by The AFL (and VFL) have had live acts appear on footy’s biggest stage for the past 50 years; here is, a history of music at the grand final.
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The First Australian to Play in the NFL
The first Australian to play in the NFL was Colin Ridgway: Aussie Rules footballer, Olympic athlete, and victim of a shocking unsolved crime.
Dolly Parton at Belgrave Station
Dolly Parton at Belgrave Station remains one of the most unexpected celebrity moments in Melbourne history. Exactly when it happened, abd why, is unclear.
Sybil Andrews: Machine Age Modernist
Sybil Andrews was a leading British print artist between the wars, who worked as an industrial welder, during the wars.
The Human Exhibit at Taronga Zoo
In 1984, Australian performance artist Mike Mullins appeared at the Sydney Festival: as a human exhibit at Taronga Zoo.
When Did Sunday Trading Start in Victoria?
When did Sunday trading start in Victoria? More recently than you might think, and largely due to one stubborn hardware store owner.
The History of the Elevator
From secret royal rendezvous’ to forgotten public amusements and on to enabling the modern world: here is the history of the elevator.
Melbourne’s Significant Trees
Melbourne’s Significant Trees tell the story of the city; from its First Nations roots, to Colonial settlement, and on to the modern era.
The Origins of ASAP
The origins of ASAP feature both a reform minded dental hygienist, and a military conflict often called: the forgotten war.
Richard Estes: Creative Reality
Richard Estes was a pioneer in the school of photorealism: highly realistic paintings, designed to resemble photographs.