The Yellow Penguin of South Georgia Island
by South Georgia Island is one of the world’s most remote locations. It has a surprisingly lively history, and one remarkable current resident: the world’s only Yellow Penguin.
11 Things I Learned from the ‘Back to the Future’ Commentary
I watched the commentary for the classic movie ‘Back to the Future’, with co-writer Bob Gale. Here are 11 things I learned.
Television City: The Bendigo Street Studio
The Bendigo Street Studio has a long history: it was a piano maker’s, a Heinz factory, and the most famous TV location in Australian history.
McDonald’s Comes to Australia
McDonald’s came to Australia in 1971. It was part of a large expansion for the company, and part of a transformational moment for local cuisine.
The Iceberg That Sunk the Titanic
In April 1912, the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic. There is only one confirmed photo of the iceberg that caused the fatal damage.
Williamstown Racecourse
Bayside Williamstown is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs. Until the 1940s, it was home to one of the city’s most popular racetracks.
The Toorak Terrorist Attack
In November 1986, the Turkish embassy in Melbourne was bombed. This is the Toorak Terrorist Attack.
Mount Donna Buang: The Lost Ski Resort
If you think skiing in Victoria you think: Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Bright. But before those, Victoria’s most popular ski resort could be found on Mt Donna Buang, near Warburton.
The Age of the Cyclorama
Before movies and television, and even radio, people turned to different mediums for entertainment. Welcome, to the ‘Cyclorama’.
Yarra Bend Asylum and the Lost Cemetery
Yarra Bend Asylum was Melbourne’s first, and biggest, mental hospital. The grounds are now a public park, but traces still remain.