Category: History
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What is Australia Day? A Celebration of Unity, Heritage, and Community
What is Australia Day? For many newcomers to Australia, this is a genuine and important question. Australia Day can be confusing, and for some people it is a controversial date, shaped by different histories and perspectives. I’ve always loved Australia and felt grateful to live here, but when I was younger I didn’t think deeply…
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What Happened to Sydney’s Monorail?
To a country girl, the Sydney Monorail’s sleek design and unintrusive whir as one zipped above the streets and heads of shoppers, seemed futuristic. At that time, I had no idea that it’s construction had been vehemently opposed by so many people and that it was only a few years from being dismantled. From the…