Topical 23/4/24 On this day in 1873 explorer William Grosse left Alice Springs on an expedition, during which he discovers Ayers Rock. William, of the South Australian Survey department, became the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock,... Apr 23, 2024
Topical 23/4/24 Today is also the traditional, though unofficial date of William Shakespeare’s birth. April 23, 1564 is the date settled on as Shakespeare was baptised on April 26 of that year, and baptisms were usually performed within a few... Apr 23, 2024
Topical 16/4/24 April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month. It’s about bringing attention to a life-changing disease which is on the rise and connecting people to critical resources. This month-long campaign focuses on an important part of... Apr 15, 2024
Topical 11/4/24 “Narrabri’s Cameron Park is a popular stopping place for travelling families heading up and down the highway,” a correspondent tells Topical. “The location and facilities are great, but the children’s play equipment needs some... Apr 11, 2024
Topical 11/4/24 The Anzac biscuit is closely associated with the Anzac soldiers who fought during World War I. The biscuits were sent by wives and women’s groups to soldiers abroad because they had a long shelf life and didn’t spoil easily... Apr 11, 2024
Topical 9/4/24 Australia has historically low unemployment rate, reports The Australian newspaper, but almost 50,000 people have moved on to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance payments in five months. Recipients of JobSeeker and Youth Allowance... Apr 9, 2024
Topical 4/4/24 A growing ageing population in China is a looming crisis for the large Asian nation. BBC News reported that 300 million people are set to leave the workforce during the next decade. China has been known for family responsibility... Apr 4, 2024
Topical 4/4/24 Samantha Mostyn AO will be Australia’s next Governor-General, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced. Mr Albanese reported that King Charles III had approved the appointment. Ms Mostyn is a prominent businesswoman and is... Apr 4, 2024
Topical 26/3/24 A great win for democracy in Russia – dictator Vladimir Putin has pulled off another election victory, his third in a row. Putin easily saw off his rivals, admittedly by having them killed, imprisoned or driven into exile,... Mar 26, 2024