Showing posts with the label Australia

The Killer Whales of Eden

Feb 26, 2024

The Thaua people, who reside around Twofold Bay on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, share a special bond with killer whales or...

Bob The Railway Dog

Jan 29, 2024

In the heart of South Australia's railway history, a charming and loyal canine companion left an indelible paw print on the tracks – Bob...

Paul-Félix Armand-Delille: Europe’s Rabbit Killer

Jan 3, 2024

In the 1950s, Australian sheep and cattle farmers decided to tackle the country’s rabbit problem by unleashing a biological weapon—the myxom...

How A Dog Saved Darwin From Bombing

Oct 19, 2023

Throughout history, animals have held significant roles in wars and conflicts. Cavalry horses were deployed to charge the enemy, pigeons con...

The Perfect Crime: The Murchison Murders

Aug 16, 2023

Arthur Upfield is one Australia's most underrated writers. His literary contributions often remain overshadowed by the brilliance of his...

Fisher’s Ghost: How a Ghost Helped Solve His Own Murder

Jul 3, 2023

Ghost stories have fascinated and captivated people throughout history and across cultures. Despite the passage of time and advancements in ...

Why The Australian Jewel Beetle Love Beer Bottles

May 24, 2023

The Australian jewel beetle (Julodimorpha bakewelli ) is a large golden-colored beetle species that is found all over South Australia in ari...

Lennie Gwyther: A 9-year-old Who Journeyed Solo Across Australia

May 4, 2023

On February 3, 1932, nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther packed his bags and left for Sydney. He was going to attend the opening of the Sydney Harb...

The Red Dog of Pilbara

Apr 24, 2023

Throughout the 1970s, an Australian Kelpie nicknamed Red Dog was frequently found roaming across the vast Pilbara region in Western Australi...

Samuel Terry: The Convict Who Made it Big in Australia

Apr 17, 2023

In June 1801, Samuel Terry stepped off Earl Cornwallis in chains. He had come to Sydney to serve out his sentence at the convict’s colony. ...