With the right gear, North Queensland’s giant burrowing cockroach could deliver emergency medical care to people trapped in collapsed buildings or mines. The post ‘Cyborg insect rescue teams’ could one day save lives appeared first on Australian Geog...
Snow-clad peaks, mighty waterways, and ruggedly wild forests make NZ’s South Island one of the world’s best outdoor playgrounds. The post Adventure Isle: The best of New Zealand’s South Island appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The last known thylacine died at Hobart's Beaumaris Zoo in 1936. Just one year later the controversial zoo also closed. Today, only crumbling ruins remain, a reminder of past mistakes. The post The rise and fall of Hobart’s Beaumaris Zoo appeared fi...
New research reveals even an animal with no brain at all can anticipate what’s coming next. The post Brainless sea sponges use sunset as cue for metamorphosis appeared first on Australian Geographic.
In 1858, the first organised Australian rules football match was played. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: The origins of Aussie rules appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A record-breaking breeding season for New Zealand’s iconic flightless parrot, the kakapo, has resulted in a remarkable population milestone for the critically endangered species. The post Population soars for flightless kakapo appeared first on Austr...
More than a million people visit Phillip Island Nature Parks each year, and many are drawn to Victoria’s southern coast by the world-famous Penguin Parade. These visitors help fund not only conservation on the island but also research that can benefi...
Ilkurlka is the only fuel stop on one of Australia’s most remote highways – and the home of what might be the world’s most remote camera obscura. The post Ilkurlka: An art outpost in the outback appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The Dawson’s burrowing bee spends most of its life peacefully underground. But when it’s time to head to the surface, it’s a big old mess. The post Everything’s happy underground appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The North Face Frontier brings some of the world’s best freeride athletes together in NZ’s Southern Alps for an awesome ski and snowboard event. The post Epic freeride action at The North Face Frontier 2026 appeared first on Australian Geographic.