Finding our heart
Learn about First Nations culture, history and traditions.
Finding our heart, by Thomas Mayor with illustrations by Blak Douglas, encourages us all to understand the past so that we can create a shared future.
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Finding our heart, by Thomas Mayor with illustrations by Blak Douglas, encourages us all to understand the past so that we can create a shared future.
This plaque signifies Dorothy Margaret Tangney becoming Australia's first woman senator.
Politicians and their sporting passions.
When Australia’s voting age was lowered to 18 years.
Inspire students to explore sustainability through thought-provoking picture books.
Lionel Rose: boxing world title holder.
How Australia compares to the USA during transitions of power.
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