In an outback Queensland town, the health of a river shapes the health of a community – and much more beyond. The post Highs and lows appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Early last century, three cars raced to complete the first lap around Australia. The unlikely winner was a tiny two-seater cabriolet – driven by two young missionaries. The post The unlikely winners of the first car race around Australia appeared fir...
No-one does absent parenting like these clever critters. The post ‘Spiny leaf insects have perfected outsourced parenting’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The discovery means trees affect the climate in more ways than we previously realised. The post Microbes in bark ‘eat’ climate gases appeared first on Australian Geographic.
As winters become increasingly unpredictable, Victoria’s three main alpine resorts are embracing the ‘green season’. The post Come snow or shine appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Modern rock-wallabies seem to survive by sticking together in small areas, but fossils show they need to travel. The post Fossils reveal rock-wallabies were once wanderers appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Step aboard the sporting juggernaut that’s showcasing Australia to audiences worldwide. The post Sails are soaring appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Adventure fitness expert Joe Bonington explains the importance – and the hows and whys – of the correct training needed to ensure you’re fit for your next challenge. The post Willing and able: How to train for outdoor adventures appeared first on Aus...
Bushfires can generate their own weather systems, which can then dramatically alter the spread and intensity of a blaze. The post When bushfires make their own weather appeared first on Australian Geographic.
This self-made businessman, entrepreneur and Aussie icon shaped an extraordinary career by surrounding himself with the ‘right type of people’ – while never losing his boyish sense of adventure. The post Dick Smith: Life of a larrikin appeared first...