In this course, we look at the different circumstances in which Australia’s eight capital cities [Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane and Canberra] were built, and key events in their histories. From Darwin, almost wiped out twice by air attack in 1942, and Cyclone Tracey, in 1975, to Walter Burley-Griffin’s grand plan for Canberra, we will examine the big events – and differences between - each city. We’ll also look at their quirky characteristics, from AFL mad-Melbourne to Perth’s Fremantle Doctor.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• A snapshot of Australia’s cities today – key statistics including demographics
• Sydney – from convict colony to the Emerald City
• Melbourne – from town to city in 10 years of goldrush
• Hobart – the southern settlement at the end of the roaring 40s
• Adelaide – the planned city
• Perth – the city of the west
• Darwin – the top end of down under
• Brisbane – the sunny getaway
• Canberra – the Federal city

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand and appreciate the key historical events of each capital city
2. Appreciate the different characteristics and local customs that can be found in each city