It doesn’t get much more Australiana than the classic Akubra hat, does it? A mainstay in Australian fashion since the 1870s, the brand Akubra might be responsible for the name we give to these outback ...

KEMPSEY, Australia (AP) — The image is seared into Australian lore: Under a hot desert sun, a mounted soldier pours the last of his water into his slouch hat to share with his best friend, his horse.

Akubra is marking half a century of Australian craftsmanship at its home in country NSW, a remarkable achievement in an era of fast fashion. But it hasn’t always been easy. As Akubra marks 50 years of ...