Greek astronomy is ancient; this Wiradjuri knowledge is far older
By Mary McGillivray
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-02/the-art-of-space-indigenous-constellations/106046350
The hidden story behind this painting of a huge bull
By Mary McGillivray
An oil painting of an enormous bull is the star attraction at a regional Australian gallery. How did the genre of massive livestock art become so popular?
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Sydney’s heritage-listed urinal tells story of Australia’s public loos
When you think of the types of buildings and places that make it onto Australia’s heritage listings, you…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/157021/
Sydney's heritage-listed urinal tells story of Australia's public loos
By Mary McGillivray
Tucked away at Dawes Point, under Sydney Harbour Bridge, is one of the city's most unexpected heritage-listed sites: a cast-iron urinal.
17th-century mapmakers had vivid ideas about Australia. They were wrong
By Mary McGillivray
Cartographers in the 1600s had bold ideas of Australia, and some incredible methods of depicting those ideas in maps and globes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-06/european-cartography-maps-australia-terra-australis/105589656
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