The baffling boulders of Black Mountain

The way ahead is blocked by an imposing jumble of jet-black boulders precariously stacked on each other. Beneath this is an eerie underworld of secret chambers where giant pythons and carnivorous ghost bats lurk. The post The baffling boulders of Bla...

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Feb 07, 2025
The story behind Perth’s ‘Arc de Triomphe’

One of Perth’s oldest buildings, the iconic Barracks Arch is affectionately known to some locals as the city’s very own Arc de Triomphe. The post The story behind Perth’s ‘Arc de Triomphe’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Feb 06, 2025
Pompeii awakens in Canberra

Experience the ancient city’s destruction and rebirth in this immersive exhibition at the National Museum of Australia. The post Pompeii awakens in Canberra appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Feb 06, 2025
PFAS: The forever chemical reality

What’s all the fuss about PFAS? And how did these manufactured menaces – known as ‘forever chemicals’ – manage to infiltrate global water sources so extensively before anyone realised? The post PFAS: The forever chemical reality appeared first on Aus...

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Feb 04, 2025
Ocean warrior

This English-born marine scientist has stepped up to become a leader in the fight to safeguard the world’s reefs. The post Ocean warrior appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Feb 03, 2025
The day a Mungo swallow ‘slapped me in the face’

As I was coming up the rickety steps of the Zanci Homestead dugout in Mungo National Park several years ago, something slapped me in the face and squeaked. My head snapped up to see, 10cm from my face, a welcome swallow defending its nest site. I was...

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Jan 31, 2025
Paddle Pulse: Essential paddling safety tips

Stay safe and paddle smart with these essential tips to help you prepare, protect, and make the most of your precious time out on the water. The post Paddle Pulse: Essential paddling safety tips appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jan 30, 2025