Samantha ElleyMay 32 minHumming led her to the world stageAustralia's first international opera star.
Samantha ElleyMar 142 minHer expertise was in sheepEliza was well respected in Australia's burgeoning sheep industry.
Samantha ElleyDec 6, 20213 minA woman's influence at the Eureka Stockade Her sewing skills helped rally the defiant on the goldfields.
Samantha ElleyNov 29, 20213 minAustralia's own Willy Wonka gave us chewing gum and fairy floss He also is responsible for Freddo Frogs and Cherry Ripes.
Samantha ElleyNov 8, 20212 minHe showed love and care to those society forgotHe provided free medical assistance to those who couldn't afford it.
Samantha ElleyOct 24, 20213 minLindrum's billiards performances were a showHe stood on a crate when first playing billiards before becoming world champion.
Samantha ElleySep 14, 20212 minTeenager feeds and hides Jews from NazisA friendship that became deadly but righteous.
Samantha ElleyAug 24, 20215 minSpanish flu shows how history repeatsIt's not the first time Aussies have had to mask up.
Samantha ElleyJun 8, 20213 minHe established Bushman's Bible and portraiture prizeWhat do Australia's most famous portrait prize, the now defunct Bulletin magazine and Hyde Park fountain in the heart of Sydney all have...
Samantha ElleyMay 24, 20213 minFemale 'vagabond' is teacher, undercover journo and marries at 72Her articles on the health system in Victoria highlighted its shortcomings.
Samantha ElleyMay 4, 20214 minNine-year-old completes 2500km trek aloneA 9 year old boy travels from the country to the city alone and stirs up a nation.
Samantha ElleyFeb 20, 20214 minDickens' son a station agent and bushranger catcherHis name alone carried the weight of British literature.
Samantha ElleyJan 11, 20214 minYoung author brings 'Never Never' to the literary worldJeannie Taylor stood at only 5 foot (153cm) as an adult, but her strength, energy and determination were her greatest legacies.
Samantha ElleyAug 22, 20202 minWar orphan smuggled to Australia in a sackHe was only 5 years old when his French soldier father was killed during the Great War. Not too long after that his mother died.
Samantha ElleyJul 18, 20203 minWho was the true Man from Snowy River?Was it a myth or was he a real man? Who truly was the ' stripling on a small and weedy beast'? Was Jack Riley really the Man From Snow River
Samantha ElleyApr 12, 20203 minHe rushed into the enemy like a mad VikingHe was country bred from humble beginnings, but became a hero through the Great War.
Samantha ElleyFeb 24, 20202 minMother Patrick was there for refugees from the NazisIt's a brave woman who, at the age of 20 years old, steps on a ship to travel to the other side of the world, knowing she is leaving behind