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On This Day

On this day in history: 2004 Boxing Day tsunami

In 2004 the Boxing Day tsunami took hundreds of thousands of lives. Today, Australia spearheads a warning system for the Indian Ocean.

Creatura with Bec Crew

Hummingbird bobtail squid

These iridescent squid maintain their stunning glow with the help of bacteria

History & Culture

On this day in history: Cyclone Tracy

In 1974, Territorians had to pitch in together on Christmas morning after raging Cyclone Tracy flattened 70 per cent of Darwin.

Creatura with Bec Crew

Pretty in pink: the male pink robin

The males of the pink robin species sport a gorgeous bright pink breast

Creatura with Bec Crew

The frog that looks like a turtle

This reptile-like amphibian is unusual in more ways than one.

AG Blog

Press record for a chance at $20K and a trip to Qld

Submit a 60s video and you could be on your way to Tropical North Queensland and a $20K prize

On This Day

On this day: Gough Whitlam becomes Prime Minister

Few Australian Prime Ministers have been as polarising as Whitlam.

Creatura with Bec Crew

Shame-faced crab has nothing to hide about

It may look like its hiding its face out of embarrassment, but this crab has everything to be proud of.

Creatura with Bec Crew

Eastern spiny gurnard a noisy

These fish may seem like they fly, but they’re actually noisy grunters

Creatura with Bec Crew

Australia’s bizarre spitting snubfin dolphin

The snubfin dolphin is one of only three known species of dolphin endemic to Australia.

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