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Shackleton expedition straying off course
Tim Jarvis and his crew don’t know that they are straying off course a week in to their replica Antarctic journey.
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Uncovering the mystery of pink diamonds
New research has shed light on Australia’s mysterious Argyle diamonds, which are naturally pink in colour.
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Nullarbor once flush with fast-flowing rivers
New research has shed light on the landscape around the Nullarbor some 80 million years ago.
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Earliest convict arrivals recorded online
The arrival records of the First Fleet, and some of our most famous convicts, are now available on the web.
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Croc strength all in the snout, study says
Crocodile jaw strength can be measured by length, new research has revealed – and shorter is better.
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Black holes grow faster than first thought
New research suggests black holes may not grow at the same rate as their galaxies.
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Secrets of successful surfers revealed
Sports scientists across the Tasman are delving into the art of riding waves, with some interesting results.
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Monster bushfire ravages Warrumbungle NP
The Warrumbungles, NSW, have been hit hard by the region’s biggest bushfire in half a century.
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Ned Kelly farewelled by family
The family of Ned Kelly will finally lay their iconic ancestor to rest today in Victoria.
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Aboriginal genes suggest Indian migration
Northern Australian aboriginals may have had contact with Indian migrants 4000 years ago, says study.