As well as suffering the same range of threats facing animals worldwide, our frogs continue to battle a deadly fungal disease. The post It’s not easy being green appeared first on Australian Geographic.
When the Douglas Mawson sets sail this December, Aurora Expeditions' newest purpose-built small ship will honour the legacy of an Antarctic pioneer, retracing his historic route. The post New purpose-built small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spi...
Australia’s first A-list celebrity was Dame Nellie Melba, a gifted opera singer with legions of adoring fans across the globe. The post The memory of Melba appeared first on Australian Geographic.
If you’re looking for signs the earth could bounce back from its presently beleaguered state, witness the increasing number of humpback whale blows along Australia’s coastlines. The post Save the whales, save the world appeared first on Australian Ge...
The Whanganui Journey is one of NZ’s Great Walks, but rather than a multi-day trek, it’s a canoe trip down one of the country’s majestic rivers. Yvette Peverell reveals how this aquatic ‘walk’ floats your boat. The post Walk on water: Canoeing one o...
Narrabri is one of those places that surprises you. With its big skies, wide-open plains and the ever-present silhouette of Mt Kaputar, this northern NSW gem instantly slows your pace. The post Why this New South Wales getaway is a must in 2025 appea...
25 April 1915: On the first anniversary of Australian troops landing at Gallipoli in Turkey, Anzac Day was observed around Australia and wherever Australian soldiers were posted. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: First Anzac Day appea...
Dreaming of the ultimate outback escape? The post Win a tour for two to the Australian outback with AAT Kings! appeared first on Australian Geographic.
To prevent extinctions, we need to start addressing the big gaps in our national threatened species list, argues Hugh Possingham, the Biodiversity Council’s Co-chief Councillor. The post OPINION: Time to plug holes in species conservation appeared fi...
Fifty years after the conflict in Vietnam, the Australian soldiers who fought still bear the scars – as do their children and grandchildren. The post War’s lingering shadow appeared first on Australian Geographic.