The creators of these hand stencils in the caves of Sulawesi were very likely part of the population that would later cross the sea and become the ancestors of Indigenous Australians. The post World’s oldest rock art discovery provides evidence of ea...
When our Chief Sub-Editor Adam Scroggy isn’t at his desk preparing the Australian Geographic magazine for print, we send him out into the field to exercise his eye for a good story. The post Notes from the field: Balancing act appeared first on Austr...
By taking a trip into their magical world, you will emerge from the forest with a newfound appreciation of the tiny and easily overlooked wonders that live with us. The post Springtails: The superheroes of our soils appeared first on Australian Geogr...
Trek in Victoria, cross mountains in Peru, paddle a world-famous river, and explore two tropical Aussie icons on this adventure hit-list. The post Escape plan: Five awesome bucket-list adventures appeared first on Australian Geographic.
This all-new inflatable kayak offers a unique design and a promise of high durability. We head into the water to see how it shapes up as a companion for oceanic adventurers. The post Razor Kayaks Edge Pro 1: Tested appeared first on Australian Geogra...
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.