Many Australian birds are named after people. But with so many of these historical figures having direct – or indirect – links to violent colonialism, there's a growing movement advocating for them to be renamed. The post Should Australian birds be r...
Australia’s Big Things aren’t only quirky froth and bubble. They’ve been a fixture of family road trips for generations of Aussies. The post Notes from the field: Obsessed with Big Things appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Bushranger history, beautiful scenery, an abundance of fossils – this rural town has it all. The post A complete guide to Canowindra, NSW appeared first on Australian Geographic.
It's the dream of every child who loves the outdoors – build a secret bush cubby, a retreat from the prying eyes of parents and an opportunity to let the imagination run wild in a make-believe world of fairies, goblins and other magical creatures. Th...
Gold was once the reward for digging at Kosciuszko National Park’s Long Plain. Now a rich history awaits, just below the surface. The post Short on trees, big on story appeared first on Australian Geographic.
More than six months on, ten platypuses released into the wild continue to thrive. The post Platypuses thrive in new habitat within Sydney’s Royal National Park appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Sea-level rise – along with increasing temperatures – is one of the clearest signals of man-made global warming. Yet exactly how rising water levels affect the coast is often misunderstood. The post How rising sea levels will affect our coastal citie...
Promising complete physical and mental immersion in the aquatic world, is freediving the ultimate marine adventure? We dive in to find out. The post Into the deep: The ultimate guide to freediving appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Meet the 'Marsupial Poop Troop' doing the dirty work of wildlife conservation. The post Roo poo database helps save orphaned joeys appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Towns and cities are no place for our wildlife, but small native raptors are inventing clever ways to adapt to our urban environments. The post Raptors are becoming successful city slickers appeared first on Australian Geographic.