Destinations
Planning an escape? Look no further than the Shoalhaven
Venture to the Shoalhaven for authentic Indigenous experiences and some of the state’s best food and wine. And if you can’t make it there just yet, visit virtually.
Category: History & Culture
History & Culture
‘Wild mango’, one of the earliest-known plant foods eaten in Australia, next big thing
The green plum may just be your next favourite fruit.
History & Culture
An ancient Aboriginal site was blasted away by a mining company. Here’s why that was allowed
The history of large developments destroying Indigenous heritage sites is, tragically, long.
History & Culture
Size matters: inside Australia’s National Measurement Institute
You’ve probably never heard of this national institute, but it’s got your measure every day from the moment you wake.
History & Culture
Swing time: Miniskirts, beehives and boaters make for a memorable image
Miniskirts, beehives and boaters made for a memorable image that captures the spirit of an era.
History & Culture
Turf wars: should we start using alternatives to traditional lawns in Aussie backyards?
We explore whether the grass greener using alternatives to traditional lawns in Aussie backyards, parks and sportsgrounds.
History & Culture
Healing in the communities of south-eastern NSW after the bushfires
As landscapes regenerate after summer’s catastrophic bushfires, communities in south-eastern New South Wales rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
History & Culture
Snapshot: The pioneering lady twitchers of Australia
Unlike similar organisations in 1901, the Australasian Ornithologists’ Union welcomed women, with six among its foundation members. The organisation continues to research and advocate for Australia’s native birds today as BirdLife Australia.
Adventure
Your guide to the best adventure documentaries: Part 3
In Part 3 of this series, Aus Geo ADVENTURE Editor Justin Walker reveals another five unforgettable adventure films. Included are one of the world’s most famous survival stories, a tribute to a river-running conservationist, an incredible overland journey, a story about a certain NZ beekeeper who was the first to climb the world’s tallest mountain, and a film that shows the challenge of a solo journey is not always just a physical one.
History & Culture
Your guide to the best adventure documentaries: Part 2
In Part 2 of this series, Aus Geo ADVENTURE Editor Justin Walker presents five more brilliant documentaries. From a solo foot-borne traverse of Australia and an epic canoe journey, through to one of history’s most famous survival stories and the birth of one of the wildest sports on two wheels, there’s something here for all adventure junkies.