From page to stage, a celebration of the bush Oct 13, 2009
The work is an extension of Lockley's Symphony of Australia, a history of Australia in six movements, which premiered at the Sydney Opera House two years ago. Its limited narrative left Lockley wanting to better enunciate the past. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Harry Connick Pans "Blackface" Performers Oct 9, 2009
Google "history of Australian ethnic relations, and enlighten yourself. by brianbwb-2009 October 8, 2009 9:43 AM EDT To evenemshYou must be kidding.Google "history of Australian ethnic relations, and enlighten yourself ... And, now for a bit of the real history of Australia. (CBS News -- Early Show)
The best among us will lead others to greater things Aug 25, 2009
But as we became more comfortable with ourselves, we began to value those whose work was within our own shores, such as Manning Clark, author of the six-volume A History of Australia. We did not care so much what others thought of us, but rather what we thought of ourselves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Macquarie PEN Anthology of Australian Literature Aug 12, 2009
And we move from Clark to bark: from an extract on Cook in Manning Clark's A History of Australia to the consequences of his exploration for indigenous Australians, as evidenced by the Yirrkala bark petition presented to the Menzies government ... Peter Pierce is the editor of The Cambridge History of Australian Literature, to be published in September. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Run, Steve, run Jun 16, 2009
We have arranged to meet at the Racer's Caf in Ballarat, a small town 60 miles out of Melbourne - a fitting place to interview a marathon runner who has left his mark on the sporting history of Australia. Steve Moneghetti, wearing a black singlet and trainers, joins me at the double. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Review - The Stamp of Australia by ... Apr 30, 2009
Celebrating the bicentenary of Australia's postal service, this book reveals the close relationships between communication and exploration in the history of Australia ... Australia Post is compiling letters that capture the history of Australia through the Letters to a Nation project. (Suite101.com)
Construction watchdog lacks bite Mar 5, 2009
"This revelation confirms the Cole inquiry was one of the most politicised in the history of Australia," Mr Noonan said. But the commission has strong support from the construction industry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Koala saved from bushfire a new star Feb 13, 2009
The worst ever forest fire in the history of Australia has not only caused a huge number of human deaths and injuries, but has also affected millions of wild animals. Source: Xinhua. (People's Daily Online, China)
Economy can weather slowdown: CBA chief Feb 11, 2009
"That is equivalent to almost three annual wage increases and is by far and away the biggest increase in disposable income, on average, in the history of Australia," he said. That would explain December's surge in retail sales, which had the biggest monthly rise in eight years, or 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
TV & Radio Feb 8, 2009
This exceptional seven-part series reveals the history of Australia through the eyes of its original inhabitants. Will Smith turns a bumbling boozer - with super powers - into a role model. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
