The most important historical records of Australia’s gold rush were discovered by accident in a suburban garden shed. How they got there we don’t know, but that’s a pretty Aussie way to store our heritage.

Mason Currey has made a website, book and career from researching the routines and rituals of successful writers, politicians, philosophers and scientists. Here are some of the best.

It's a day to commemorate those who have served our country, but ANZAC Day is also about Two-up. It's known as 'Australia's Game', but how many of us actually know what a 'spinner' is, or where to find the best round?

Forty. It’s the new 30, which, depending on your state of arrested development, may also be the new 20. It’s also the age of the humble mobile phone, which, unlike us, is actually getting smarter as it gets older.