What is a ‘black moon’?

There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August 'black moon' that occurred at the weekend. But what exactly is it? The post What is a ‘black moon’? appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Aug 25, 2025
Deep-sea mining: Gold rush or disaster?

The risks of mining the deep ocean floor are just too high. Australia should back a global moratorium on mining activities at the bottom of the ocean, argue marine ecology experts Professor Jessica Meeuwig and Professor Callum Roberts. The post Deep-...

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Aug 21, 2025
A place of refuge… nearly

Victoria’s promised new national parks in the central west are vital to safeguarding forests and the hundreds of rare and threatened wildlife that depend on them. The post A place of refuge… nearly appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Aug 20, 2025
Tales from Port Arthur

Now one of Australia’s best-known tourist attractions, this hauntingly beautiful former convict site has a dark history. The post Tales from Port Arthur appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Aug 19, 2025