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Angus McMillan
A Scottish explorer is often overlooked as the first white explorer of the Gippsland region.
James Riley
In 1840, young explorer James Riley joined an important expedition and experienced the cruelty of the Australian bush.
John King Davis
Lesser known than his fellow explorers, John King Davis was one of the quiet achievers of Australian Antarctic exploration.
Ernest Shackleton
Although catastrophe seemed to follow wherever he went, Ernest Shackleton was a pioneer of Australian Antarctic exploration.
Douglas Mawson
A man with a genuine commitment to his science, Sir Douglas Mawson's name is synonymous with Antarctic exploration.
Zelda D'Aprano
A key figure in the campaign for Equal Pay for women was Zelda D'Aprano, a working-class crusader prepared to take action.
Vida Goldstein
Victorian women's political rights didn't come without a struggle. Leading the battle was a woman called Vida Goldstein.
Artist William Barak
At a time when Aboriginal culture and traditions were under threat, art helped tell the story of Victoria's Indigenous people.
Simon Wonga
A friendship between Aboriginal leader Simon Wonga and Protector William Thomas led to the return of land to Wonga's people.
Artist Tommy McRae
Tommy McRae's work is more than just a link to his culture – it illustrates the impact of European settlement on the landscape.