Ever heard of a moonbird?
The strong connection between King Island’s people and its moonbirds is celebrated by an arts festival bringing…
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Teaching toads: how we can save native species from cane toads
Australia can claim more than its fair share of environmental blunders, but the introduction of cane toads (Rhinella…
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A private audience with the land of ice: Kayaking in Antarctica
Using a sea kayak to explore remote parts of Antarctica’s coastline and view its unique wildlife adds an intimate feel…
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Searching the stars: how scientists discovered 49 unknown galaxies
Stars are born from huge clouds of mostly hydrogen gas floating in space. The post Searching the stars: how scientists…
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Honeycomb clouds give the Southern Ocean the Earth’s sweetest air
The Southern Ocean is renowned for having the cleanest air on Earth. But the precise reasons why have remained a…
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ACTing loopy: Cycling the Canberra Centenary Trail
There’s more to Canberra than politics, as Dan Slater discovers on a four-day cycling loop of the nation’s capital.…
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Why (most) Aussies love daylight saving
Daylight saving has 80 per cent support in Australia and a majority in every state. The post Why (most) Aussies love…
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Around Australia Air Centenary: Michael Smith’s solo circumnavigation of the country
Michael Smith is embarking on a high-flying marathon - recreating the legendary journey that became part of…
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