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What makes an animal native?
Jenna Hanson | Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 | 03:38:05 PM
You might think of the dingo as native, but is it actually an introduced species? What does native mean?
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Living in an earthquake zone
Kip Brook | Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 | 11:19:56 AM
Christchurch, New Zealand resident Kip Brook explains what life is like in an earthquake zone.
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On this day: Hinkler's solo flight from England to Australia
Natalie Muller | Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 | 04:55:40 PM
The first solo flight from England to Australia was completed on on this day by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler.
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On this day in history: Banjo Paterson was born
Natalie Muller | Friday, Feb 17, 2012 | 02:18:11 PM
Banjo Paterson, the Australian bush poet who penned Waltzing Matilda, was born on 17 February 1864.
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Highway One: turtle mating season
Catherine Lawson | Friday, Feb 17, 2012 | 11:37:38 AM
The pristine beaches of Exmouth, on Western Australia's mid-coast are home to nesting green sea turtles.
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On this day: The fall of Singapore
Tom Lawrie | Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 | 01:42:41 PM
In 1942, 130,000 British, Indian and Australian troops surrendered in one of the most stinging defeats of World War II.
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Highway One: Western Australia's rugged coast
Catheine Lawson | Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012 | 08:00:00 AM
Western Australia's northern coastline has much to offer along the national Highway One.
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On this day: Rum rebellion rocks Sydney
| Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 | 02:00:00 AM
In 1808, NSW Governor William Bligh was ousted in Australia's first and only military coup.
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On this day: Goldfields pipeline opens
Natalie Muller | Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012 | 10:07:59 AM
In Jan 1903, a pipeline bringing water from Perth to Western Australia’s parched goldfields began to flow.
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Highway One: remote Western Australia
Catherine Lawson | Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 | 08:00:00 AM
Australia's national road, Highway One, weaves through some remote parts of the country.
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Weed control looks good for fairies
Mike Rossi | Monday, Jan 09, 2012 | 08:00:00 AM
Mike Rossi learns all about a project to save the little penguins of Montague Island.
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On this day: Australia's last convict ship docks
Tom Lawrie | Monday, Jan 09, 2012 | 08:00:00 AM
Australia's last convict ship, The Blackwall Frigate Hougoumont, unloads the final 279 convicts in WA.
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Seals and seabirds: Montague Island
Mike Rossi | Friday, Jan 06, 2012 | 08:00:00 AM
Mike Rossi visits a remote, windswept, animal kingdom, which seems miles away from civilisation.
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Photography tips: the ultimate hiking kit
| Thursday, Jan 05, 2012 | 08:00:00 AM
When it comes to choosing the best gear to take trekking, there are a few things to keep in mind.
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Highway One: across the Top End
Catherine Lawson | Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 | 08:00:00 AM
Catherine and David cross the Top End on Highway One as they continue their adventure on the world's greatest road trip.