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As cub reporter Betty Wilson (aged nine in 1937) tells us, forecasting the weather is not all about maps and laboratory science!

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The Earth and its environments are constantly changing. For millions of years, the wind has shaped and eroded mountains and sand dunes; the constant crashing of waves has changed and sculpted the coastline; and drought and fire have charred and renewed bushland. This process is ongoing and is a natural part of life.

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Housed in a blue-bound folder, in a collection at the National Library of Australia, is a fragment of blue fabric that represents the pursuit of Australian democracy. The folder contains a portion of the Eureka Flag flown at Ballarat, Victoria, during the 1854 Eureka Rebellion. The folder also houses an accompanying explanatory letter dated 13/1/1912 from Fred (F.J.) Riley to his father, Fred Riley.

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Explore the rich cultural heritage of Australia's First Peoples through the art of Joseph Lycett, a convict artist who captured the rituals and customs of Indigenous communities. 

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Examine a range of First Nations peoples and communities perspectives on Cook’s legacy in contemporary Australia in this lesson for senior secondary students.

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The first Australian cricket team to tour overseas was an Aboriginal one.

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Explore the journey of the First Fleet and its role in shaping Australia's early colonial history. 

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Explore the themes of discovery, cultural encounters, and the European settlement of Australia. 

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Explore the evolution of women's rights in Australia from women's suffrage to contemporary movements like #MeToo in this learning module. 

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One of the most significant events at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics was the admission of women into the Olympic swimming competition.