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T.rex relative turns up Down Under
Never before discovered in the Southern Hemisphere, a tyrannosaur hip bone has been found at Dinosaur Cove, Victoria.
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Climate
Climate change causing butterflies to emerge 10 days early
The first direct evidence of climate change impacts on Australian natural systems has been revealed.
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Gallery: Antarctic whale research mission returns
Scientists attest to a successful study of the behaviour of whales in Antarctic waters.
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A celebration of Irish-Australian culture
As the Irish diaspora celebrates St Patrick’s Day, Australia’s National Museum plans to showcase Irish culture down under.
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Oppressed Kurds express culture in Australia
The largely unseen customs of the Kurdish people, historically banned in many Middle Eastern countries, are now on show in Australia.
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History of Australia’s Muslim cameleers
From 1860, 20,000 camels and their handlers from Afghanistan and Pakistan were shipped to Australia.
Nature & Wildlife
Tough environment no barrier to platypus
A new study is attempting to bring one platypus population back on the radar.
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Gallery: Antarctic whale mission begins
Scientists hope the expedition will strengthen their knowledge of whale behaviour.
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Competition asks: What do engineers do?
A unique new competition aims to educate Australians on engineering.
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