In November 2023, SpaceX launched its second Starship rocket test flight. This was the heaviest, tallest and most powerful rocket ever built and – not unexpectedly – it didn’t work. The post Dr Karl: ‘Nothing will convince the flat-Earthers’ appeared...
A tiny foe threatens Australian beekeepers’ livelihood, our food supply and the national economy. The post How you can fight for Australia’s honey bees in the war against Varroa mites appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Connection to mains power was a turning point for this languishing goldrush-era town – now popular among day-trippers and weekenders visiting Victoria's Great Dividing Range. The post When the lights came on in Walhalla appeared first on Australian G...
Recreational fishing is a popular pastime in Australia’s inland rivers and streams. Unfortunately, in the process, many people are unwittingly killing platypuses. The post Hook, line and sinker: the much-needed changes to recreational fishing to prev...
With unique locations, jaw-dropping experiences and dinky-di Aussie characters, North Queensland is the place for your next road trip. The post Hit the road in North Queensland appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Bathurst is one of several regional inland cities holding historic-trades fairs, tapping into growing enthusiasm for a slower, more sustainable way of living and of making things. The post Back for the future appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Now a museum, the former home of Ben Chifley offers a window into the life of Australia's working-class prime minster. The post Inside the humble home of Ben Chifley appeared first on Australian Geographic.
1906: The Story of the Kelly Gang premieres in Melbourne before screening worldwide. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: World’s first feature film produced in Victoria appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Beaches, wild waterways, sublime diving, snorkelling, and plenty more outdoor fun is on offer at pristine Okinawa. The post What makes Okinawa Japan’s tropical adventure paradise appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Across Australia, our communities have different characteristics that make them either more susceptible or more resilient to harms from climate change and extreme weather events. Now, researchers have developed a new index to identify the areas and p...