Australian Capital Territory
Kangaroo spotting in Canberra
If you want to see kangaroos in the wild, the best place is Australia’s national capital: Canberra.
Category: Nature & Wildlife
Biodiversity
Northern hairy-nosed wombat births a boon
A pair of critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats have been born at a Queensland refuge.
Nature & Wildlife
VIDEO: Kimberley scientific expedition 2011
Wedge-tailed eagle expert Simon Cherriman captured stunning scenes of the 2011 AG Society Kimberley expedition.
Biodiversity
The silent killer stalking orcas
Killer whales may be top predators, but a little-known threat is putting them at risk.
Nature & Wildlife
Do animals detect earthquakes?
There’s a lot of stories out there about animals acting strangely before an earthquake.
Nature & Wildlife
Great white shark nursery
A playground for rare great white shark pups offers a chance for scientists to observe this elusive Australian icon.
Nature & Wildlife
Spotting the beach-loving hooded plover
Summer is beach time, but crowds who flock to the coast should beware of the endangered hooded plover.
Nature & Wildlife
Endangered species at risk from WA bushfires
Native species of birds and mammals endemic to WA may be wiped out from raging bushfires in the region.
History & Culture
Top 10 galleries of 2011
A stunning collection of the year’s most popular photo galleries.
Nature & Wildlife
Top 10 news stories of 2011
From naturally dyed silkworms to newfound dinosaur tracks, relive 2011 through your top news headlines.