26 January 1788: A convict settlement is establish at Sydney Cove.

From the times of the last Ice Age, when sea levels rose and virtually plunged Aboriginal peoples into a state of complete isolation, to the great upheaval caused by colonialism, Aboriginal culture ...

26th January is the official national day of Australia and marks the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships ... this would be a suitable location. Botany Bay was in fact too shallow to allow the ...

Rev Richard Johnson and his wife Mary arrived in Botany Bay with the First fleet in 1788. They faced precarious challenges. In letters to London Johnson often shared his heartfelt concerns. Two years ...

The First Fleet of 11 ships arrived at Botany Bay after a 252 day voyage carrying over 1,000 passengers including 586 male convicts, 192 women convicts and wives and 213 marines plus some of their ...

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A popular swimming and recreational spot has been tested for contamination after residents raise alarm about a potential deadly hazard. “No swimming, fishing” signs erected at Botany Bay’s ...

While playing Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you may have come across the first of many treasure maps hidden around the game. These maps offer vague guidance towards valuable treasure, and are well ...

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WLUK) -- They're called the winter fleet, because it's the season ... take it in. "This is the first one we saw this year. The tug boats bring them in, break the ice, and ...