History

By Elizabeth Frias For many Australians, discovering family history and exploring the stories of their local community has become a rewarding pastime. While online resources continue to grow, many history enthusiasts say nothing replaces the knowledge and records held by local historical societies. A 2024 Deakin Contemporary History Survey of more than 5,000 Australians aged […]

with Michelle Nichols & Jonathan Auld Not far from picturesque Mount Wilson lies Mount Irvine. Known for its rugged beauty and surrounding scenery, it forms part of the World Heritage Blue Mountains. Located on a basalt plateau, the area now known as Mount Irvine and the adjoining Mount Wilson was originally surveyed by William Govett […]