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A Tribute to Ron Taylor

Ron Taylor was a trailblazer in shark research, underwater filming and photography and assisted in feature films Jaws, Orca and Blue Lagoon.

Famous Last Words

Sometimes, these famous last words are ironically funny, and other times, articulate and truly profound.

A tribute to Jim Henson

The puppeteer who gave life to the Muppets, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

The War of the Worlds Prank: A historic broadcast that panicked...

How Orson Welles' electrifying radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds caused panic and hysteria across the United States.

The Legend of Gelert the Faithful Hound

In the legend, Prince Llywelyn was a great huntsman who married the daughter of King John of England and he gifted him a beautiful hound named Gelert.

Vivian Bullwinkel | Australian nurse, war hero, legend

Vivian Bullwinkel was an Australian Army Nurse Sister during the second world war who was the sole survivor of the tragic Banka Island massacre in Sumatra

Understanding Islamic funeral traditions

Every culture and religion has their own unique way of burying their loved ones when they pass.

A tribute to the TV Mothers we loved

This Mother’s Day, we take a trip down memory lane and pay tribute to the mothers we grew to love on TV, and the brilliant actresses behind them.

A tribute to the fallen legends of Star Wars

From household names to men behind masks, these are some of the fallen actors that made Star Wars so beloved to their fans.

A tribute to Beryl Mills, the first Miss Australia

We look back at the life of Beryl Mills who became a household name after winning the inaugural Miss Australia Quest pageant in 1926.

The history of Waverly Cemetery

Waverley Cemetery is an iconic Australian landmark. Established in 1877, the site is located at the top of the Bronte Beach cliffs overlooking the Tasman Sea.

A tribute to “Guide Alice” Manfield

Alice Manfield, or ‘Guide Alice’ as she became known, was a well respected mountain guide, photographer, amateur naturalist and early feminist figure.

A tribute to the comedians of the Golden Age of Hollywood

These are some of the comedians that shaped the entertainment industry in its early days, and who still bring smiles to peoples faces today.

‘Devastated’: Jim Steinman has passed away at 73

Tributes are flowing as Jim Steinman, the mastermind behind some of the most epic power ballads of the past 40 years, has died aged 73.

A tribute to 8 Legends of Rugby League

Rugby league has been a consequential part of life in most Australian homes since it started back in 1908.

Rocket scientist had his eyes on the stars

It is probably not surprising that a young lad in New Zealand on a dairy farm would be interested in astronomy.

A tribute to Sir Ian Holm

This World Parkinson's Day we pay tribute to British actor, Sir Ian Holm. Best known for roles in Lord of the Rings, Chariots of Fire, Fifth Element and Alien

End of an era: Queen’s husband Prince Philip dies aged 99

The Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has confirmed, after he was taken to hospital in London feeling “unwell”.

A tribute to Orson Welles

His opus remains Citizen Kane, widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, often topping critics’ lists, and rightfully so.

A tribute to Sister Elizabeth Kenny

Sister Elizabeth Kenny profoundly changed the lives of polio sufferers and helped advance rehabilitation medicine.