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A tribute to Dennis Hopper

No one signifies the lost idealism of the 1960s better than Hopper. His talents made him one of the most gifted stars to ever come out of Hollywood.

A tribute to Frank Capra

One of America’s most influential Directors, Capra wrote films for the working class and inspiring actors found their voices working alongside him.

A tribute to Nelson Mandela

Sunday July 18 is Nelson Mandela Day. We pay tribute to one of the most remarkable social justice warriors in history.

A tribute to Indigenous icons

Celebrating Indigenous Australians, recognising their importance, their stories and acknowledging their achievements which continue to enrich our nation today.

Tribute to Australian Olympic legends

A tribute to Australian Olympic legends who swam, ran and hurdled their way into the history books

A tribute to the 1960s

Beatlemania, man walked on the moon and hemlines rose. We look back on the moments that shaped Australia in the 1960s.

Tribute to Doctors who changed Australia

These incredible doctors, through extraordinary feats of sacrifice and bravery, are amazing examples of people who changed the world through medical practice.

A tribute to men behind the mask

While many of these names may feel unknown, these are the men behind the masks

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.