An outback hat is more than just a piece of headwear; it’s a staple of style and practicality. Originating from the rugged Australian wilderness, outback hats are designed to withstand the elements ...

Let’s get one thing straight: the Akubra isn’t a costume piece. It’s a piece of Australian heritage that’s ended up on the ...

Iron-ore billionaire Andrew Forrest’s family office has struck a deal to buy Australian hat maker Akubra Hats Pty Ltd., deepening the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. founder’s ownership of local apparel ...

The federal government is being urged to buy Australian and ensure the production of national icons, such as the slouch hat, is not sent overseas. The distinctive hat worn by Australian diggers could ...

CANBERRA, Australia — The sweat-stained felt hats worn by Australian cowboys, as much a part of the Outback as kangaroos and sun-baked soil, may be heading for the history books. They fail modern ...