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Australia’s 10 most dangerous snakes
Australia is known for its dangerous snakes, and we have many – but in reality few people die from bites.
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Colours of the rainforest
Two photographers give us the Alice in Wonderland tour of north Queensland’s rainforest.
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The worms within: intestinal parasites
Lurking in our guts is a wide variety of microscopic parasites – and they’re more common than you think.
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Australia’s worst earthquakes
Australia has experienced few big earthquakes, but some of them have caused great devastation. Here are the 10 most significant in recent history.
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Australia’s most poisonous plants
They may seem innocuous, but some plants can be deadly. Here are 9 of the most poisonous plants in Australia.
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Gallery: The most poisonous plants in Australia
They may seem innocuous, but some plants can be deadly. Here are some of the most poisonous in Australia.
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What’s the hurry with CSG fracking?
Just what is the deal with coal seam gas? Is it safe and it is all it’s cracked up to be?
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Transit of Venus through history
Three hundred years of adventures and misadventures to see the Transit of Venus helped us measure the heavens.
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Gallery: The transit of Venus
Three hundred years of adventures and misadventures to see the Transit of Venus helped us measure the heavens.
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2012 Transit of Venus from Australia
It’s the last chance to see the Transit of Venus for 105 years, so here’s all you need to know about this rare event.