1908: Legislation pledges financial support for elderly or infirm Australians. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Age pension introduced appeared first on Australian Geographic.
With the spotlight firmly shining on Ramses the Great through a newly opened exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney, Egypt and its antiquities are front and centre. The post Turn back time appeared first on Australian Geographic.
If you are a regular beachgoer, you would know it’s not uncommon to see the odd dead bird lying on the sand. But recently there have been hundreds of seabirds washing up dead along Australia’s beaches. The post Why are we seeing so many ‘seabird wre...
There’s no better motivation for leaving fossil fuels in the ground than the scars left by Black Summer. The post OPINION: Recalling the inferno appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Australia is an amazing destination, with ethereal landscapes, wildlife found nowhere else, quirky communities and amazing cultural experiences. We have come up with a calendar of the best places to go in Australia in 2024, and in which month. Where...
Western Australia’s Coral Coast is a nature-lover’s Eden. This 1200km road trip is a masterclass in how to do it right. The post West side story appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Mountain bike tourism is huge. From rainforests to the alpine, the outback to the coast, Aussie riders are spoilt for choice. Check these out! The post Dirty deeds done real sweet: Australia’s best mountain bike destinations appeared first on Austral...
New research reveals fresh insights into Australian freshwater turtle behaviour, survey methods and conservation strategies. The post Moonlight basking and queer courting: The secret lives of freshwater turtles appeared first on Australian Geographi...
The Rwenzori Mountains are the oft-forgotten of Africa’s three tallest peaks. Aus Geo ADVENTURE's Dan Slater joins legendary Aussie adventurer Tim Macartney-Snape and heads high to the roof of Africa to see some of that wild continent’s last glaciers...
Fire ants have crossed the Queensland–NSW border for the first time since the infestation of the invasive species began, with the potential to devastate Australia's natural environment and agriculture industry. The post Fire ants jump Queensland bor...