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Australia gets new triangular $5 coin
A triangular $5 coin launched this month commemorates the 25th anniversary of Australian Parliament House.
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On this day: Krakatau’s massive eruption
In 1883 this famous volcano exploded in one of the most violent eruptions the world has seen.
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On this day: A Kiwi claims Everest
There were cheers from the Southern Hemisphere when Kiwi Ed Hillary summited Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
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Vale Hazel Hawke
Former first lady Hazel Hawke was the first member of Australian Geographic, becoming supporter #1 in 1986.
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It’s all in a name
What’s in a place name? And should we change unsavoury or politically incorrect names?
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On this day: Death of the last Tasmanian tiger
On 7 September 1936, the last known thylacine died in Hobart Zoo.
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On this day: The birth of Vegemite
In 1923 a dark brown paste chock full of B vitamins hit shelves around Australia…
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Having a whale of a time in Sydney Harbour
Recently granted a rare opportunity to leave the office and go whale watching, AG’s editorial coordinator and art director took to the seas with fingers crossed and cameras at the ready.
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Behind the image: trusting your instincts
AG photographer Nick Rains tells us why it’s good to trust your instincts when your shooting a tricky scene.
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On this day: World’s oldest captive animal dies
A giant Galapagos tortosie that was once the pet of Charles Darwin died on this day, aged 176, in 2006.