History & Culture
Interview: Jane Goodall
In this 2011 interview with Australian Geographic, Jane Goodall talks about her early days studying chimpanzees and the nature of empathy in animals.
History & Culture
Last thylacine bit cameraman on buttocks
During the filming of one of the last living thylacines, the camerman was bitten on the buttocks by one.
History & Culture
Gallery: Australia’s iconic postage stamps
Since the first postage stamp was used in Australia in 1850 philately has grown to become one of Australia’s favourite hobbies. Read more in #120 of Australian Geographic magazine.
History & Culture
Fighting for the Franklin: archive footage
SEVEN YEARS OF campaigning to save the Franklin River from a similar fate to that of Lake Pedder culminated in the 1982 -blockade at Warner’s Landing, in which 1300 people were arrested. Domestic and international focus on the campaign grew as popular celebrities including Sir Yehudi Menuhin, -Barry Humphries, Eartha Kitt, Claudio and Lesley Alcorso,… View Article
History & Culture
Gallery: Celebrating PNG’s first conservation area
An AGS-funded team is collaborating with locals to protect the wildlife of PNG’s first major conservation area. Read the full story in Australian Geographic magazine #120.
History & Culture
Celebrating PNG’s first conservation area
The people of the YUS region of PNG celebrate the creation of PNG’s first conservation area.
AG Blog
A celebration of traditional culture
Former AG Society trustee Sorrel Wilby is sketching 100 people in 100 days.
History & Culture
10 Aussie inventions that make your life easier
These are the Aussie inventions that save you time, money and hassle.
History & Culture
Refugees: building lives in Australia
Refugees are significantly contributing to communities in rural and regional Australia.
History & Culture
Innovative Australians: Ralph Alphonso
Ralph Alphonso is showing that individuals can reduce their impact in a big way, with some planning and commitment.