The legacy of Bush Pilot Airways
ABC Far North Drive presenter, Richard Dinnen, explores the legacy and significance of Bush Pilot Airways in a five-parts series
View ArticleIn the middle of Australia: Burke and Wills adventurer passes Innamincka
In the 150 years since Burke and Wills left Melbourne on their famous expedition, no one has dared follow their path. That is, until now...
View ArticleThe grave history of Cairns
Pioneer Cemetery in Cairns is one of Australia's oldest graveyards and local historians want more people to appreciate its charm.
View ArticleStories of the streets
North Queensland librarian Helen Pedley says street names and the people they were named after give great insight into a town's history and development.
View ArticleBabinda in pictures: Now and then
Ever wondered about the history of your town, but never been able to find anything online? Well a resident of the small far north Queensland town of Babinda has taken his town's history into his own...
View ArticleFinishing the line: Connecting Cairns and Townsville by rail
Today, Cairns is well connected to the world, but there was a time when the only transport to and from Cairns was by boat. We look back at the day the final piece of the railway between Townsville and...
View ArticleSaving the remains of pacific war history
Driving from Mareeba to Atherton in far north Queensland there is an old aircraft hanger shaped building at Rocky Creek. It doesn't look like much now but from 1943 to 1945 it was a part of the largest...
View ArticleHow St Mary's church came to be by the sea
One of the most iconic buildings in Port Douglas is the little church by the sea, but it wasn't always in its current location. Torn apart by cyclones, left to rot, almost demolished and cut in half to...
View ArticleCooktown historians take local knowledge to Melbourne
Melbourne University is set to host Cooktown historians Alberta Hornsby and Loretta Sullivan as they share their knowledge of Captain Cook's adventures in far north Queensland.
View ArticleCairns students Gallipoli-bound for Anzac ceremony
While some say they don't understand and others accuse them of not realising its significance, these students are out to change misconceptions surrounding Australia's youth and their connection to...
View ArticleTractors, trucks and trips: Celebrating Schoolies in the most remote parts of...
We meet four Year 12s from remote Australia who are thinking outside the box when it comes to celebrating their high school graduation.
View ArticleBattle for 'Blood and Guts': Son's fight to raise the Red Duster in honour of...
The son of a Changi prisoner-of-war believes the wrong flag is flying during our annual commemorations.
View ArticleMuslim Australians found to suffer the 'most disturbing' experiences in...
A four-year study into faith communities has found Muslims experience acts of violence on an individual basis like no other religious adherents.
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