News
Snowy River flushed with 84,000 megalitres
A spring flush has flowed from Lake Jindabyne for the first time in 40 years.
Destinations
The amazing disappearing lake
Just 40km north of Canberra, Lake George is an ephemeral water body that inspires artists, birdwatchers and historians.
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.
Science & Environment
Solid diamond planet found
A massive star has been transformed into a much smaller planet made of diamond, say experts.
Nature & Wildlife
Australia’s wildlife blackmarket trade
A surprising variety of endangered Australian wildlife is up for grabs on the black market.
Biodiversity
Marine conservation plan panned
Experts are underwhelmed by a government plan to protect the seas of Australia’s southwest.
Climate
Tracking tweets in the wild made easier
Automated acoustic sensors are revolutionising the way ecologists track the twitter of native birds.
Climate
Greenland’s glaciers: Kayaking amidst the melting ice
On a remote Arctic glacier, scientists and an Aussie adventurer team up to study the melting ice.
Science & Environment
Planet discovered to go against the flow
Astronomers have discovered a planet that moves in the opposite direction to the spin of its star.