In 1965, kids enjoying a summertime swim at a local pool in a small country town became a potent symbol of the fight against entrenched racial discrimination in Australia. The post Australia’s Freedom Ride 60 years on appeared first on Australian Ge...
Once in a while, our planet reminds us of its awesome power by releasing a little of the magma that permeates its mantle in a volcanic eruption. The post Alien volcanos appeared first on Australian Geographic.
This stunning natural amphitheatre launched careers and provided almost a century of entertainment after being created in the 1930s by extraordinary architectural and landscape design duo Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. The post The...
Meet the Australians who have found joy and purpose in the shared spaces of intentional communities. The post Finding utopia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
How far can the human body go in extreme conditions? Freediver Ant Williams finds out when he sets a new under-ice distance world record. The post Ice it: Ant Williams sets world record for longest distance swum under ice appeared first on Australian...
The Nullarbor is riddled with wombat and rabbit warrens. How do we know where these semi-subterranean creatures live, and how many there are? The answers come from the sky. The post Scientists are watching wombat burrows from space appeared first on...
Scientists have confirmed a great white shark found dead on a beach in western Victoria in 2023 was killed by orcas. Their research is also the first confirmed evidence of orcas’ selective eating of shark liver in Australian waters. The post DNA test...
A mountain bike’s tyres are your only contact point with the ground, and their effectiveness involves more than just the tread pattern on your tyres of choice. This guide will help find the tyre setup that best suits your riding style, and where you...
Whether you’re interested in history, gastronomical delights, wildlife or stunning natural scenery, there’s something for everyone down here on Tassie's East Coast. The post A Tassie East Coast odyssey appeared first on Australian Geographic.
While many Australians know and love our alpine regions for their winter beauty, their lesser-known wildflower season sees the landscape burst to life with a brilliant tapestry of colour. The post The Australian Alps’ colourful alter ego appeared fi...