History & Culture
Unearthing Australia’s climate history
Rediscovering historic meteorological documents offers vital insight to our increasingly erratic modern weather patterns.
Category: History & Culture
History & Culture
Famous Parkes Radio Telescope given Wiradjuri name ‘Murriyang’
The name Murriyang means ‘Skyworld’ in the Wiradjuri language.
History & Culture
Moreton Bay, the bay of plenty
The rich biodiversity of Moreton Bay, in Queensland, has seen it recognised as a Hope Spot, part of a series of global marine sites considered critical to the health of the world’s oceans.
History & Culture
What killed off Southeast Asia’s giant hyenas and other megafauna?
It was growing rainforests, not humans, scientists say.
History & Culture
‘Expect the unexpected’: Koala rescued after scaling NSW lighthouse
Well, you don’t see this every day. A lighthouse keeper came back from a night swim to see a koala scaling the tower.
History & Culture
What really happened on Whakaari/White Island?
New Zealand’s White Island volcano gave fair warning of its impulsive and devastating power… but it went unheeded.
History & Culture
How you can hold Australia’s Beating Heart
A stunning celebration of Australia’s beautiful landscapes and people through our iconic and evocative bush poetry.
History & Culture
Back to the Moon: Australia’s mining expertise at forefront of new era of space exploration
Australia’s mining expertise is at the forefront of a new era of space exploration that’s looking to the Moon and beyond.
History & Culture
Sign of the times: why we’re seeing more sign language interpreters on our screens
There are good reasons why we’re seeing more sign language interpreters on our TV screens.
Destinations
A concise history of Antarctic exploration
The mainland of the most southern continent was first discovered 200 years ago, and a spirit of exploration still colours visits to the frozen continent today.