Australian Geographic Adventure
Mountain Designs Redline 2-Person tent: Tested
The Mountain Designs Redline 2-Person tent is lightweight, robust and roomy, making it a fantastic shelter option for hikers.
Category: News
News
Scientists have discovered a coral reef in the Great Barrier Reef and boy, is it huge
The first new detached coral reef to be found in 120 years is equal in size to the Empire State Building in New York, scientists say.
News
Big Weather, big chase
Behind the scenes of a major storm event is extreme. Nicholas Searle, story producer of Big Weather (and how to survive it), joins international storm chaser and photographer Nick Moir in the hunt.
News
Scientists have found water on the Moon
Water is more abundant on the Moon than we might have suspected, according to two papers published today in Nature Astronomy that confirm the presence of ice on and near the lunar surface.
News
Does Australia really have the deadliest snakes? Six common myths debunked
As we settle into spring, snakes are emerging from their winter hideouts to bask in the sun. But don’t be alarmed if you spot one – it’s hard to imagine a more misunderstood group of animals than snakes.
News
One of Australia’s rarest plants is back from the brink
The spiny daisy is thriving at Banrock Station in South Australia thanks to a dedicated conservation program.
News
A cunning rakali swipes a feed from an unsuspecting fisherman
Photo of the day! Photographer Ethan Mann captured this rakali stealing a fish out of an esky.
News
Annual backyard bird count more important than ever
The annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count will take place between 19-25 October and there’s never been a better time to get involved.
History & Culture
‘Expect the unexpected’: Koala rescued after scaling NSW lighthouse
Well, you don’t see this every day. A lighthouse keeper came back from a night swim to see a koala scaling the tower.
News
Endangered Australian frogs persist despite bushfire catastrophe
The FrogID app has helped keep track of rare and threatened species of frog following this year’s devastating bushfires.