In our nation’s marine life lies potential chemical and pharmaceutical discoveries, but can the rights of nature be balanced against corporate interests? The post Unzipping deep blue genes appeared first on Australian Geographic.
“One of the things our guests enjoy most about the rockpools is meeting the resident clownfish in water at a depth of only a few inches.” The post Caring for paradise, one trip at a time in the Frankland Islands appeared first on Australian Geograph...
Indigenous rangers in outback Western Australia have found up to 50 night parrots – one of Australia’s most elusive birds – in a "breakthrough discovery". The post Light in the night: flock of Australia’s rarest bird discovered in WA appeared first o...
The chance discovery of an eagle nest leads to an extended vigil observing normally hidden behaviours of one of nature’s supreme winged marvels. The post Wedge-tailed wonder appeared first on Australian Geographic.
1954: The Flags Act 1953 becomes law, defining the official Australian flag. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: The nation finally has its own flag appeared first on Australian Geographic.
This three-day trek on the NSW mid north coast offers the opportunity to leave technology behind and reconnect with nature. The post Sweet (dis)connection: A multi-day hike on the NSW mid north coast brings you back to nature appeared first on Austr...
Rivers all around the world are being given their own legal rights. But what does this mean? And how does it work? The post The Australian river legally recognised as a ‘living entity’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The 2024 Beers and Gears is on October 6 and is a must-ride. Just ask Dan Slater, who recounts last year’s running of this unique event that combines bicycles and craft breweries in the best possible way. The post Best of both worlds: Riding Wagga’s...
Most Australians are enthusiastic beachgoers, and we all take for granted the waves that wash our shores. But supposing there were seas on other worlds – would they have such waves too? The post Mapping confirms waves on Saturn’s moon appeared first...
New research into ancient fossil tracks discovered near Melbourne last year proves that dinosaurs lived at the poles. The post Polar dinosaur stomping ground discovered in Victoria appeared first on Australian Geographic.