Wildlife
Kangaroo takes a swim past paddlers
A cautious eastern grey kangaroo tests the aqua waters of Narrawallee Creek Inlet, New South Wales, to the surprise of onlookers
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History & Culture
Creating the first map of the world’s ocean floor
The ability to imagine the contours of the ocean floor led cartographer Marie Tharp to forever change our understanding of the forces shaping the planet.
Wildlife
Dance of the tiny peacock spider
The male peacock spiders’ miniature courtship dance reveals these Aussie natives can really flaunt it.
Science & Environment
Aurora australis light up Australia
Southern lights have been seen in unusually northern locations in Australia
Science & Environment
Gallery: Aurora australis seen across Australia
A recent strong solar storm in March 2015, created the perfect conditions for viewing the southern lights from parts of Australia that wouldn’t usually see them
Science & Environment
Titan Arum corpse plant flowers again
The world’s largest and stinkiest flower has bloomed again at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. The aptly named ‘corpse flower’ occurs naturally in Indonesia and uses its foul scent to attract carrion-feeding insects as pollinators. On average, it only blooms once every 4-5 years. You can follow the progress on Twitter: @RBGTitanArum.
Wildlife
Second chances: portraits of rescued wildlife
Photographer Warren Wilson captured portraits of injured native wildlife in care, all while undergoing a recovery of his own after suffering a stroke. Read the full story in AG#126.
Science & Environment
Aurora australis lights up Uluru
Emma Blythman was in the right place at the right time to capture this fantastic aurora australis over Uluru
Science & Environment
Ten below: a hidden world just beneath the waves
In his new exhibition of an on-going series, photographer Stephen Bakalich-Murdoch explores the amazing world just below the sea
History & Culture
Gallery: Aboriginal inventions
Aboriginal people formed one of the most technologically advanced societies in the world when they first arrived in Australia. The way they adapted to our country’s challenging conditions is a testament to Aussie inventiveness. Here are 10 of the most influential innovations.