Nature & Wildlife
Ancient eagle fossil discovered in South Australian outback among oldest in the world
The eagle was similar in size to the wedge-tailed eagle and preyed upon koalas.
Nature & Wildlife
New first aid technique could save shark bite victims
An Australian National University scientist and surfer has developed a simple new method to cut blood loss for shark bite victims.
Nature & Wildlife
Intertidal spiders are playing on hard mode
Turns out Australia is the global hub of beach spiders.
Nature & Wildlife
3D-printed apartments provide cosy home for frogs
With a mini pool and snacks, it’s no surprise frogs have taken to these apartments.
Nature & Wildlife
Sloths and koalas have something very rare in common
Koalas and sloths have more in common than you may think.
Nature & Wildlife
Earthquake hits east of Melbourne
An earthquake has been reported in Victoria and tremors were felt across Melbourne and as far away as Canberra and Sydney.
Nature & Wildlife
Fraser Island to revert to Indigenous name
The UNESCO World Heritage area centred on Fraser Island has reverted to the name used by its traditional owners: K’gari, meaning ‘paradise’.
Nature & Wildlife
Giant penguins: why did they exist and what caused their extinction?
The deep-dive into giant penguins you didn’t know you needed.
Nature & Wildlife
The burrowing spotted pardalote is among Australia’s smallest
A colourful and compact species with usual nesting behaviour, the spotted pardalote is one of Australia’s smallest birds, measuring just 8-10 cm long.
Biodiversity
Koalas in rapid decline around Australia
The Australian Koala Foundation says the nation’s most iconic marsupial is in rapid decline with populations diminishing in every region.