Weighing in at around 130kg, with shining silver tentacles reaching almost 2m across, is the star of the Queensland Museum exhibition, Insect Agency. The post Celebrating nature’s underground architects appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The world isn’t doing enough to tackle climate change which could increase catastrophic weather conditions, experts warn following this year’s annual insight into how fossil fuel use is tracking globally. The post Australian scientist urges world to...
Following this ancient route with Coral Expeditions will open up a world of aquamarine water, pristine islands and myriad wildlife. The post In the wake of the Makassans appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The elusive Kangaroo Island western whipbird has been seen on the island's western habitat for the first time in four years, says the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. The post Endangered western whipbird returns to Kangaroo Island after bushfires app...
It was a blockbuster year for new outdoor gear and apparel in 2023. Here’s our pick of the best. And yep, it’s just in time for Christmas! The post Hot stuff: The best outdoor gear of 2023 appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Chris Turnbull wanted to run from Perth to Sydney for many reasons, from the challenge to simply having fun. So he did, and set a record time. The post On the record: Adventurer Chris Turnbull sets fastest-ever time for Perth-Sydney run appeared firs...
The National Film and Sound Archives in Canberra is housed in a building with stripped classical architecture and Art Deco elements. But look closer and you’ll see wombat faces peeping through roundels, goannas carved on the heads of columns, frill-n...
See polar bears, witness the incredible Aurora Borealis, relax in soothing hot springs and experience the thrill of dog sledding. This is northern Canada. The post Canada’s north lures curious travellers on awe-inspiring adventures appeared first on...
Archaeologists have unearthed new evidence of a 400-year-old bloody battle on a remote Western Australian island. The post The Batavia’s story of mutiny and murder gets a new chapter appeared first on Australian Geographic.
School camps are great fun, aren’t they? They’re a chance for students to step away from the classroom, appreciate the outdoors and be physically challenged. However, you may think differently if you suffer from claustrophobia and were compelled to e...