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Best science and nature photos awarded
The nation’s top science and nature photos are revealed at the 2010 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Gallery: The plague in historical Sydney
Sydney’s oldest district is steeped in history – but the story behind its evolution is as rocky as the streets.
History & Culture
How plague almost demolished historic Sydney
Sydney’s oldest district is steeped in history – but the story behind its evolution is as rocky as the streets.
History & Culture
Aussies honoured in bravery awards
This year’s bravery awards go to 54 Australians who have displayed courage beyond the norm.
History & Culture
New cremation method uses water not fire
Taking a leaf from nature, an Australian has developed a new method to cremate bodies using water rather than fire.
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Radical fire plan for the Kimberley
Land managers, Aboriginal rangers and pastoralists are coming together to improve fire management techniques in the Kimberley.
History & Culture
Perth woman oldest to swim Channel
A Perth grandmother has become the world’s oldest woman to swim the English Channel.
History & Culture
False memories easily implanted
Detail from another person’s version of events can easily be absorbed into our own memories, researchers find.
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Victorians to get free electric car trial
The iMiev has arrived in Australia, along with the chance to drive one for free.
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Australian oceans are most biodiverse
Australia’s waters may have up to 250,000 species, but many are unknown to science.