History & Culture
Darling demonstration: river art
Portraits were carried through the Menindee district to draw attention to the decline of the Baaka – or Barka – (Darling) River.
History & Culture
‘Super-highways’ First Australians used to cross ancient land, mapped
Scientists have advanced our knowledge about the most likely routes those early Australians travelled as they peopled the continent.
History & Culture
OPINION: Crowds at dawn services have plummeted in recent years. It’s time to reinvent Anzac Day
The number of Australians attending Anzac Day dawn services has fallen by about 70% between 2015 — the centenary of the Anzacs’ landing at Gallipoli — and 2019.
History & Culture
The Duke of Edinburgh’s adventurous spirit lives on
Vale Prince Philip. During his lifetime the Prince stewarded the Duke of Edinburgh adventure program, which celebrated six decades Down Under in 2019.
Australia
Out on a rim – 700km on foot in south-east Queensland
A 700km, 30-day walk across the Scenic Rim, Queensland, reveals all kinds of mysteries.
History & Culture
5 tips on how to hunt fossils responsibly
Here are five top tips from a professional palaeontologist.
History & Culture
Burying the heart: A traditional farewell to fallen whale
The heart of a dead rare whale has been buried by traditional owners as part of a cultural ceremony. Here’s why.
History & Culture
The iconic Dish is set to play a new role in moon exploration
Australia’s Parkes radio telescope, affectionately dubbed the Dish, is about to play a new lead role in moon exploration.
History & Culture
This 17,500-year-old kangaroo has been recognised as Australia’s oldest Aboriginal rock painting
The artwork has been dated between 17,500 and 17,100 years old — making it Australia’s oldest known in-situ rock painting.
History & Culture
Christchurch earthquake, 10 years on
The fatal earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand, on 22 February 2011 killed 185, wrecked the city’s CBD and undermined its eastern suburbs. Ten years on, Christchurch has learnt some valuable lessons in city planning.