The Australian ghost story with its own festival
An annual festival now celebrates the story of Frederick Fisher’s ghost. The post The Australian ghost story with its…
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Why protect Ningaloo?
Famed for whale sharks, Ningaloo is also a safe nursery for lactating humpback whales and their newborn calves. The post…
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Outback telescope’s first image surpasses expectations
Less than one per cent of the world’s biggest radio telescope is complete – but its first image reveals a sky dotted…
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Defining Moments in Australian History: The Federation drought
1895–1903: Australia’s worst drought since European settlement. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: The…
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Captive kultarrs reveal wild behaviours
Kultarrs are tiny, cryptic creatures that only come out at night. Now, scientists are finally learning how they live.…
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Aussie explorer to swap snow boots for spacesuit
Australian polar explorer Eric Philips will be launched into space later this month as part of the first crewed…
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Guided vs unguided hiking: Follow the leader or go your own way?
Multi-day hiking is hugely popular, but is it better to go it alone or have a guide lead the way? We explain the pros…
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The tale of a butterfly heist and a taxonomic side quest
A series of heists on Australian museums 70 years ago is still causing a flutter in butterfly science today. The post…
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