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Gallery: The orchids of Australia

Stunning, mysterious and diverse, Australia’s 1700 orchids are the jewels of our flowering plants.

A little-known fact is that Australia, a land blessed with low light pollution, has more than its fair share of great observatories.

Chasing solar eclipses can be seriously habit-forming. Here’s a guide to catching a glimpse of this phenomenon.

They may not be able to run away as a defence from predators, but plants have developed poisons as their weapon.

They may not be able to run away as a defence from predators, but plants have developed poisons as their weapon.

The best Australian wildlife and landcape images of 2012 have been judged. See the amazing winners.

An ethically challenging conservation technique may help save an endangered species.

We unearth the crawling, swimming and creeping creatures that sting for predation and self-defence.

We unearth the crawling, swimming and creeping creatures that sting for predation and self-defence.

Professor Tim Flannery describes the resurgence of red kangaroos in Corner Country, where Qld, NSW and SA meet.