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Largest ever: 50 eastern quolls released back into the wild on mainland Australia
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has returned 50 endangered eastern quolls to a protected, wild sanctuary in the Barrington Tops, NSW.
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New South Wales government lists koala as endangered
Koalas have been listed as an endangered species in NSW with government acknowledging there is a significant risk the marsupials could become extinct.
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Aurora Expeditions debut eco-friendly ship for most remote places on Earth
Adventurous travellers can deepen their exploration of the Earth’s most remote places on the world’s first ship dedicated to ocean conservation, Aurora Expeditions’ new Sylvia Earle.
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Extinct by 2041 – 63 native species we simply can’t give up on
Australia’s extinction record is abysmal, and the best way to stop it is to identify the species at greatest risk. Meet them here and find out how you can help.
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Get ready to see the planets align in Australian skies this June
In an extremely rare event, Australians will be able to see five planets in the sky at the same time – with the naked eye.
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Probiotics could help save falling honey bee populations
Scientists hope a new immunity-boosting probiotic developed for honeybees will help fight infections being blamed for their declining population.
History & Culture
Incredible archive footage shows how hiking Tasmania’s iconic Cradle Mountain has changed over last century
One hundred years ago, what we now know as Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP was first declared a protected area.
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What is ball lightning?
Ball lightning is a rare occurrence that few people have seen with their own eyes. Thought for many years to be a myth, scientists now recognise it as a genuine phenomenon, but remain baffled about its cause.
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Queensland’s tropical rainforests dying from same climate change forces contributing to coral bleaching
It turns out the same climate change forces contributing to coral bleaching have also taken a toll on the trees that inhabit Queensland’s tropical rainforests.
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Don’t miss the super June Moon
The full Moon in June will be a supermoon. Set your sights on the night sky on Tuesday 14 June for a spectacular spectacle.