On This Day
On this day: Sydney Harbour Bridge opens
The ceremony was fraught with felony on the official birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 19 March 1932.
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Seals and seabirds: Montague Island
Mike Rossi visits a remote, windswept, animal kingdom, which seems miles away from civilisation.
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Audio: Dingoes smarter than your average dog
New research has uncovered some impressive traits of our national four-legged companion, the dingo.
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Weed control looks good for fairy penguins
Mike Rossi learns all about a project to save the little penguins of Montague Island.
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Another iceberg in Sydney Harbour?
On 1 April 1978, Australian Geographic founder Dick Smith pulled off the great Sydney Harbour iceberg hoax.
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Aussie lingo: Chook
Listen to the origins of the multi-purpose poultry term, as read by AG writer and Aussie language enthusiast, Frank Povah.
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A thrill-seeker’s tour of Royal National Park
Two wheels replace two feet on a sunny day out in Sydney.
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Mt Everest Trek
AG editor and Nepal first-timer, Ian Connellan, writes home from his Himalayan trek.
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On this day: Newcastle earthquake strikes
In 1989, Australia’s most destructive earthquake hit Newcastle with devastating consequences.
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Rescue mission for wombats buried alive
Farmers are under fire for allegedly using inhumane methods to kill wombats.