News
River red gums gain new protection
100,000 hectares of river red gum forests will now be protected under NSW government legislation.
Climate
Mass extinction of lizards by 2080
Rising temperatures could drive one fifth of the world’s lizard species extinct within 70 years.
Climate
Biodiversity loss: threat to our health
The environment holds hidden secrets to human well-being, provided we preserve biodiversity.
Climate
Hanging out in the African highlands with gelada baboons
A captive monkey is rescued and released into the remote and beautiful mountains of northern Ethiopia.
Science & Environment
Dwarf planets accumulate in outer Solar System
Pluto may be demoted again, as researchers work to properly define dwarf planets.
Biodiversity
Risky rescue planned for leaking ship in Great Barrier Reef
A leaking Chinese coal carrier continues to threaten reef off the coast of Rockhampton, as plans get underway to salvage the vessel.
Nature & Wildlife
Best nature photography of 2009
The annual ANZANG photo competition makes for a pretty picture collection.
Biodiversity
Kimberley close to being heritage listed
The wild splendours of the Kimberley in WA are the largest land area ever assessed for National Heritage Listing.
Climate
Warming world threatens plant diversity
The botanical riches of countries including Australia could be hit hard as temperatures rise, a new study warns.
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.