News
Dingoes originated in China 18,000 years ago
The dingo came to Australia via southern China, and much earlier than previously thought, says new research.
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Biodiversity
Aboriginal groups impose dugong hunting ban
In the wake of seagrass damage from the 2011 floods, traditional owners have decided to stop hunting dugong.
Nature & Wildlife
Little penguins think big when it comes to feeding
The penguins of Victoria’s Phillip Island have been found to employ sophisticated feeding strategies while breeding.
History & Culture
Controversy over Aboriginal sacred stone
An Aboriginal object so sacred that for a woman to see it “would mean death” has been put up for auction in the UK.
News
Gallery: Best Australian science photos revealed
The nation’s top science and nature photos are revealed at the 2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
History & Culture
DNA confirms Ned Kelly’s remains
Minus most of the skull, the skeletal remains of bushranger Ned Kelly have been found at Pentridge Prison.
Nature & Wildlife
Tasmanian tiger too weak to hunt sheep
Tasmanian tigers had skulls too weak to hunt much more than possums, according to new research.
News
West Kimberley gets heritage listing
Heritage listing doesn’t fully protect Kimberley from development, but cements it as “a significant Aboriginal place”.
News
Biofuel to power Aussies around the world
An adventurous four mates will travel around the world in their 4WD, powered only by biodiesel.
History & Culture
A mission to save indigenous languages
Of 250 known Aboriginal languages, just 20 are still in use today. A new project will attempt to revive some.