Destinations
A concise history of Antarctic exploration
The mainland of the most southern continent was first discovered 200 years ago, and a spirit of exploration still colours visits to the frozen continent today.
History & Culture
Meet the prehistoric sea scorpions that once terrorised Australia
Scientists recently published the most comprehensive collection of information on these ancient sea scorpions.
History & Culture
Scientists reveal ancient Aboriginal underwater archaeological sites
Scientists report the first submerged ancient Aboriginal archaeological sites found on the seabed.
History & Culture
Snapshot: Skating on very thin ice
Although winter temperatures in Australia are not usually low enough to freeze our lakes and rivers, this certainly hasn’t stopped us getting our skates on.
History & Culture
Scientists found a stone wedged in a tree. This is what it tells us about the resilience of Aboriginal culture
Trees marked by Aboriginal cultural practices are a distinctive part of the Australian landscape.
History & Culture
A new film about ice freediving forgoes adventure to tell the story of an elite ice freediver’s battle with trauma
Descent examines the psychological side of well-known ice freediver Kiki Bosch’s story.
Destinations
Planning an escape? Look no further than the Shoalhaven
Venture to the Shoalhaven for authentic Indigenous experiences and some of the state’s best food and wine. And if you can’t make it there just yet, visit virtually.
History & Culture
‘Wild mango’, one of the earliest-known plant foods eaten in Australia, next big thing
The green plum may just be your next favourite fruit.
History & Culture
An ancient Aboriginal site was blasted away by a mining company. Here’s why that was allowed
The history of large developments destroying Indigenous heritage sites is, tragically, long.
History & Culture
Size matters: inside Australia’s National Measurement Institute
You’ve probably never heard of this national institute, but it’s got your measure every day from the moment you wake.