Captain James Cook is one of the most recognisable in Australian history - an almost mythic figure who is often discussed, celebrated, reviled and debated. But who was the real James Cook?

For Australians, Kokoda is the iconic battle of World War II. This is an authoritative account of one of the most famous battles in military history.   

Enjoy an unprecedented tour of the commentary box with one of Australia's most experienced and respected callers. Peter Meares talks to 33 radio and television commentators from the major networks, who cover all the sports, from...

Putting his unique spin on our sporting life, Peter FitzSimons celebrates the tall tales and true, the outrageous yarns and the knockabout humour from the footy fields, cricket grounds, dressing rooms, bars and ..

A comprehensive biography of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, one of Australia's true twentieth-century legends. He was the first person to fly across the Pacific, he broke the record for the fastest flight from England to Australia,...

On 19 July 1916, 7000 Australian soldiers - in the first major action of the AIF on the Western Front - attacked entrenched German positions at Fromelles in northern France. By the next day, there were over 5500 casualties,...

A comprehensive biography of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, one of Australia's true twentieth-century legends. He was the first person to fly across the Pacific, he broke the record for the fastest flight from England to Australia,...