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Dance moves help lizards stand out in a crowd
From push-ups to head bobbing, these are some of the methods lizards use to get their messages across.
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New lily species smells like burnt electrics
A desert lily with an unusual pungent aroma has been discovered in WA’s Kimberley region.
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Is it time for a new Australian flag?
Simon McKeon joins a group of prominent Australian of the Year awardees who are calling for a new national flag.
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Australians of the Year announced
Businessman and philanthropist Simon McKeon, and Jessica Watson have been awarded Australia Day honours.
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Historical treasures escape worst of Qld flood
Good disaster plans have averted the destruction of almost all important historic artefacts in Queensland.
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Fairy-wrens hitchhike on predator’s song
Male fairy-wrens flirt with danger, singing love songs after a predator’s call, when a female is most attentive.
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Great Barrier Reef tested for flood damage
Authorities are monitoring for tell-tale signs of damage as muddy flood plumes smother 10% of the GBR.
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Sharks are colour-blind, new study finds
Sharks see in shades of grey or green, which may help scientists understand how they detect prey.
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Water quality concerns plague Queensland
The masses of contaminants in the floodwater in Queensland are posing threats to health and ecosystems.
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Brisbane floods: did the dams work?
As Brisbane cleans up its murky waters, the community wonders how well the dams worked.