Fox Stories
by Hunted as pests, kept as pets, known in popular culture as shrewd and clever, known in South America as ‘Zorro’; there are a million fox stories. Here are a few.
The Waiter’s Restaurant Siege
In March 1978, armed gunmen took over a Melbourne restaurant: this is the Waiter’s Restaurant Siege.
8 Amazing Facts About Argentina
I recently spent a month in Argentina. It is quite a place; lively, with a rich history. Here are 8 things I learned, exploring the country.
The Rise and Fall of Flares
Flares seem like the essential piece of 1970’s fashion, but they were actually invented more than 200 years ago.
The Founder of the Archibald Prize
The Archibald Prize is Australia’s richest art prize. It was founded by a self-made miner turned journalist, who liked to pretend he was French.
Melbourne’s Lost Buildings
Melbourne was founded in 1835. Like most modern cities it has been rebuilt, and re-designed, in an endless cycle, ever since. Here is a list of Melbourne’s lost buildings.
Who Killed Alma Tirtschke?
In December 1921, a shocking crime stunned Melbourne. A hundred years later the question remains: who killed Alma Tirtschke?
Impressionists At The Beach
In the 1880s, Impressionism was at the cutting edge of the art world. And in Australia, local Impressionists headed to the beach.
Surprising Backstories of 1970s Hit Songs
Disco, punk, hard rock and funk; the 1970’s were a great decade for music. These are the strange backstories of 1970s hit songs.
The First Night Aussie Rules Game
The first night aussie rules game was held at the MCG in 1879, the same year that electric lights arrived in Melbourne.