History & Culture
Controversy over Aboriginal sacred stone
An Aboriginal object so sacred that for a woman to see it “would mean death” has been put up for auction in the UK.
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News
Gallery: Best Australian science photos revealed
The nation’s top science and nature photos are revealed at the 2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
History & Culture
DNA confirms Ned Kelly’s remains
Minus most of the skull, the skeletal remains of bushranger Ned Kelly have been found at Pentridge Prison.
Nature & Wildlife
Tasmanian tiger too weak to hunt sheep
Tasmanian tigers had skulls too weak to hunt much more than possums, according to new research.
News
West Kimberley gets heritage listing
Heritage listing doesn’t fully protect Kimberley from development, but cements it as “a significant Aboriginal place”.
News
Biofuel to power Aussies around the world
An adventurous four mates will travel around the world in their 4WD, powered only by biodiesel.
History & Culture
A mission to save indigenous languages
Of 250 known Aboriginal languages, just 20 are still in use today. A new project will attempt to revive some.
News
Speedy snail is surprise crab killer
Snails are known for their slow movement, but the Australian moon snail is quick to attack soldier crabs.
History & Culture
96-year-old wins top indigenous art award
Dickie Minyintiri, who only began painting five years ago, has taken out Australia’s premier indigenous art award.
Biodiversity
Marine conservation plan panned
Experts are underwhelmed by a government plan to protect the seas of Australia’s southwest.