The Oz that Was
News.com.au takes a journey through time to explore our nation's fabulous past. Each week we focus the lens on a different aspect of Australian life with a fresh set of historic pictures presenting a unique vision of the way we were.
This week's gallery: Seaside sensations
It hasn't always been Brazilians and bikinis. See how fashions on the beach have changed along with our modesty.
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Today's news highlights
Pictures: Victoria's killer fires
DEADLY fires rip through Victoria, with Premier John Brumby describing it as "the worst day in our history".
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Barack Obama makes history
WITH the eyes of the world upon him Barack Obama has been officially sworn in as President of the United States.
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Protesters ram whaling ship
A PROTEST ship rams Japanese whalers and accuses the fleet of using acoustic weapons.
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Doctors separate twins
EIGHT-month-old Imahagaga et Imahalatsa were born on June 16 last year in Madagascar. They were joined at the thorax and abdomen and shared a liver.
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Koala in bucket an email hit
ABANDONED baby koala tries to beat the heat by taking a dip in a bucket of water.
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Western Europe blanketed in snow
A BLANKET of snow covered large parts of western Europe after some of the heaviest falls in two decades.
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Tanker explosion in Kenya
MORE than 100 people were killed as a petrol tanker exploded as people tried to siphon out free fuel.
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Australia Day celebrations
PATRIOTIC Aussies from across the country have come out in force to show off their colours and Australian spirit.
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Founding photographer
SEE the work of Harold Cazneaux, one of Australia's photographic pioneers who captured some of our most iconic images.
Whether rain, hail or shine
AUSTRALIANS have always had to face harsh weather conditions from heatwaves to floods and tropical cyclones.
Beach rescue heroes
IT'S been a long watch for the dedicated surf lifesavers who keep swimmers and surfers out of trouble on our beaches.
Our days at the races
FROM trackside identities to the fashions that graced the grass of yesteryear, Australians have always loved a flutter.
Upcoming Galleries
- Seaside sensations - beachside fashion
- Fishing - our love affair with rod and reel
- Phone tech - from wind-ups to mobiles
- Public protests - it's war on our streets
Explore more than 3000 classic pictures found in the archives of The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail newspapers.
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Don't buy that new plasma TV yet
$42 BILLION stimulus package delayed as key senators strike a deal with the Opposition.
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Business
Shoppers spend $19bn in December
THE first stimulus package boosted spending in the run-up to Christmas, but economists warn sales remain weak.
Money
Big Four match RBA's rate cut in full
THE big four banks will pass on the full central bank interest rate cut but warn it will be harder to do so in future.
Entertainment
'Big Brother Jr' leaves kids to cope alone
A TELEVISION station has come under fire for leaving kids as young as eight to cope without their parents for a fortnight.
Travel
Another US passenger jet struck by bird
ANOTHER US passenger has been forced down after a flock of birds struck the engine mid-flight.
Technology
MySpace boots 90,000 sex offenders
MYSPACE has used specialised software to catch sex offenders, but lawmakers want more.