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Behind the image: bush tucker out-takes
AG photographer Nick Rains tells us about the images that didn’t get published.
On This Day
On this day: Beaconsfield miners rescued
Seven years ago today, miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell escaped to the surface after 14 days trapped underground.
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Editor’s chat: clever chickens
AG Editor Ian Connellan talks about research from the Australian Museum Eureka Science Prizes.
On This Day
On this day: creation of the Australian Antarctic Territory
In 1936 Australia claimed territory in Antarctica in the name of science and exploration.
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Buzz Aldrin guest of honour at AG Society awards
Second man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin is coming to the AG Society awards in October.
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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.
On This Day
On this day: Krakatau’s massive eruption
In 1883 this famous volcano exploded in one of the most violent eruptions the world has seen.
On This Day
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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Editor’s chat: dishonest females
AG Editor Ian Connellan talks about the benefits of infidelity to female finches.
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Vale Hazel Hawke
Former first lady Hazel Hawke was the first member of Australian Geographic, becoming supporter #1 in 1986.