History and Culture
The pearl principle
A community festival has helped keep the Kimberley Coast’s prestigious pearling industry alive, protecting it from a crisis caused by economic downturn and a disease.
Category: News
History and Culture
Power of the dog
Thousands of travellers are drawn to Gundagai every week for a photo with the fabled Dog on the Tuckerbox, one of Australia’s smallest ‘big things’.
News
Australia’s last glass eye maker
When ocularist Paul McClarin died, the art of glass eye making went with him.
News
South-eastern glossy black-cockatoo, mountain skink added to federal threatened species list
Both species were severely impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires.
News
The length of Earth’s days has been mysteriously increasing, and scientists don’t know why
Atomic clocks, combined with precise astronomical measurements, have revealed that the length of a day is suddenly getting longer, and scientists don’t know why.
News
World first: ‘treasure map’ shows rare ant hotspots and Australia’s crawling with ’em
Scientists have recorded rare ant hotspots and Australia is well and truly on the map.
News
Coral makes comeback on Great Barrier Reef
Coral is making a comeback across much of the Great Barrier Reef but the record resurgence could be quickly undone, scientists warn.
News
And now for some good news: wildlife do use highway underpasses
We explore how, where and when animals use underpasses, and if there are hidden dangers, like predators, lurking within.
News
The Aussie companies kicking Fairtrade goals
If we want a world where the environment is protected and all people are treated with kindness and respect, then one of the easiest ways to help achieve this is to buy Fairtrade products.
News
Sexual deception: orchid tricks and traps gnat in pollen den
Deception and trickery help orchid attract male gnats that become booby trapped before escaping to spread pollen.