Courses
Australian History Courses
Understand the events that have shaped Australia's history and identity.
Examine Australia’s history from its earliest First Nations cultures through to colonial development and contemporary society. Explore key events, movements, and changes that have shaped national identity, culture, and social development.
The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
<p>On the night of 31 May 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney Harbour on a daring mission to attack Allied warships. Their raid sparked one of the most dramatic wartime events ever
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Lives at Work: Discovering NSW History Through Archives
Lives at Work: Discovering NSW History Through Archives
<p><strong>In Association with the Royal Australian Historical Society</strong></p>
<p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Christine Yeats</p>
<p>The NSW State Archives contain a remarkable record of everyday
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The Trans-Australia Railway
The Trans-Australia Railway
<p>The Australian Trans-Continental Railway was more than an engineering achievement—it was a nation-building project that helped fulfil the promise of Federation. This course traces the political
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