Awards
Lifetime of Conservation award: Bob Brown
The Australian Geographic Society’s Lifetime of Conservation award goes to stalwart Greens politician Bob Brown.
Category: Nature & Wildlife
Biodiversity
Feral cats a problem for rare ground parrot
The Endangered western ground parrot is under increasing threat from feral cats.
Biodiversity
Cane toad v cane toad: poison used against itself
The cane toad has turned out to be its own worst enemy, with the discovery that young can be baited with toad poison.
Biodiversity
Australian marine reserve the world’s largest
The government has created the largest marine reserve in the world, which protects much of Australian waters.
Biodiversity
What’s the hurry with CSG fracking?
Just what is the deal with coal seam gas? Is it safe and it is all it’s cracked up to be?
Nature & Wildlife
Bird calls drowned out by city noise
Australian songbirds are battling to be heard above noisy urban areas.
History & Culture
Return of the killer whales of Eden, NSW
Legend has it that orcas helped human whalers to capture and destroy their marine victims off the coast of Eden, NSW.
Biodiversity
Tiny marsupial makes big impact in Queensland
The Endangered Julia Creek dunnart has put development in Longreach to a halt.
Biodiversity
New Indigenous Protected Area the 50th in Australia
Aboriginal land has been protected as part of the Northern Territory’s newest Indigenous Protected Area.
Adventure
Australia’s most dangerous predators
We’ve got the experts’ advice on how to avoid Australia’s top predators and what to do if you fall victim.