The Origin of the King’s Birthday Holiday
by The origin of the King’s Birthday holiday stretches back to the 17th century, and it is now celebrated throughout the Commonwealth. Except: not, in Great Britain.
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The First Feature Length Film
The first feature length film was made in Melbourne in 1906. Its subject: Australia’s most famous folk hero.
11 Films Banned in Australia
Australia has censored a lot of films since the medium debuted here, including some unlikely candidates. Here are 11 films banned in Australia.
Annette Kellerman: The Australian Mermaid
Annette Kellerman was a champion swimmer, a Hollywood movie star, and a pioneer for healthy living and women’s rights.
A Crocodile Named Sweetheart
In the late 1970s, a crocodile named Sweetheart ran amuck in a river just outside Darwin, and became a local legend.
Holt’s Matrimonial Agency
Holt’s Matrimonial Agency provided a matchmaker service to turn-of-the-century Melbourne. It was also the place, for a quickie wedding.
The Origins of Easter
Rabbits, chocolate and hot cross buns: what do these things have to do with the death of Jesus? Here are the origins of Easter.
Pallas’s Cat
Pallas’s Cat has the longest fur of any feline, which helps it survive in some of the world’s toughest environments. It is named after an intrepid Prussian naturalist.
The Yarra Waterfall
The Yarra Waterfall used to stretch across the river where Queen Street is today. It was demolished in 1883.
The Wow Signal
In 1977 astronomers detected the Wow Signal, a short powerful burst of radio waves from deep space. Its origin is still unexplained.