News
Fear of eclipse widespread in Aboriginal culture
In the past, indigenous communities considered eclipses to be omens of death, disease and sorcery.
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History & Culture
Naming day for Australian radio telescope
Wajarri elders name the antennas of one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes.
History & Culture
Honesty is the only policy for seniors
Older adults are found to be worse liars and lie detectors than their younger counterparts.
News
Great white sharks attracted by AC/DC hits
A shark cage tour operator has found that great white sharks are attracted to music by Aussie band AC/DC.
Biodiversity
Dugongs recovering well after flood crisis
Despite being the worst natural disaster in Queensland history. the recent floods have left dugongs relatively unscathed.
History & Culture
South Pole Australian explorer dies
We remember Jon Stephenson, an inspirational explorer who was the first Australian to make it to the South Pole.
Biodiversity
Horses invaluable for tracking bilbies
Horses have proven invaluable for helping to track elusive bilbies in Western Australia.
History & Culture
Jetpack up and away
A jetpack invented by a New Zealander is one step closer to commercialisation after lifitng 1.5km off the ground.
Biodiversity
Kimberley area gets indigenous protection
A new reserve managed by traditional owners will one day protect 26,000 sq. km of Kimberley wilderness.
News
Gallery: Indigenous protection for Kimberley area
A new reserve managed by traditional owners will one day protect 26,000 sq. km of Kimberley wilderness.