... and analysis of significant national and international events. From its inception, Four Corners set itself apart from traditional news bulletins by offering longer-form reporting, exposing corruption, social injustices, and political controversies.

The novel, set between World War I and World War II, follows the life of David Meredith, a character based on Johnston himself, as he navigates his working-class upbringing in Melbourne and later finds success as a journalist.

... when it encountered severe turbulence and adverse weather conditions. Shortly after the pilot issued a distress call, the plane went down in rugged terrain, making it one of Australia’s deadliest aviation disasters at the time.

Many attendees, particularly older members of high society, were scandalised by her choice of clothing, seeing it as inappropriate. Newspaper headlines criticised her for disrespecting the tradition of racewear, and Melbourne’s conservative press expressed outrage at the affront to social standards.

At a time when conservative fashion norms still dominated Australian society, Shrimpton’s outfit—worn without gloves, stockings, or a hat—was seen as a bold and unexpected statement. The reaction to Shrimpton’s outfit was immediate and intense. ...2/

However, Weatherly proved too strong over the course of the series, ultimately winning 4–1.

The best-of-seven series was held in Newport, Rhode Island, and despite being an underdog, Gretel performed admirably. In the second race of the series, Gretel shocked the sailing world by defeating Weatherly, becoming the first challenger to win a race against an American defender since 1934 ... 3/

Skippered by Jock Sturrock, Gretel competed against the American defender Weatherly, skippered by Emil Mosbacher. This marked the first time a yacht outside of the USA or Britain had competed in the event, signalling Australia’s emergence as a serious competitor in international sailing ... 2/

The song’s success was remarkable not only because of its chart performance but also due to its record-breaking sales. I'll Never Find Another You became the first recording by an Australian group to sell over 1 million copies, a milestone that underscored The Seekers’ popularity.

At a time when British and American artists dominated the charts, The Seekers became the first Australian act to achieve such success in the UK, paving the way for future Australian musicians to gain international recognition ... 2/