Dried plant materials found under the floorboards of the Hyde Park Barracks show inhabitants were eating a range of fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables and even spices.
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David Jones is donating its archive to Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum. It is a timely reminder of the significance of ‘DJs’ to the development of modern Australia.
Fifty years ago today, after a prolonged and controversial period of construction, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
A heritage-listed hat factory has burned down in Surry Hills. The suburb was once a hub of fashion manufacturing.
From the “goo goo” boys mocked for their love of theatre to cross-dressing troops and “trouser women”, Australia has a rich queer history.
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Distinguished Professor of Design History, UTS, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of History, President, Australian Historical Association, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Art and Design, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, UNSW
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