News
Dwarf planets accumulate in outer Solar System
Pluto may be demoted again, as researchers work to properly define dwarf planets.
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Biodiversity
Risky rescue planned for leaking ship in Great Barrier Reef
A leaking Chinese coal carrier continues to threaten reef off the coast of Rockhampton, as plans get underway to salvage the vessel.
Nature & Wildlife
Best nature photography of 2009
The annual ANZANG photo competition makes for a pretty picture collection.
Biodiversity
Kimberley close to being heritage listed
The wild splendours of the Kimberley in WA are the largest land area ever assessed for National Heritage Listing.
News
T.rex relative turns up Down Under
Never before discovered in the Southern Hemisphere, a tyrannosaur hip bone has been found at Dinosaur Cove, Victoria.
News
Climate change causing butterflies to emerge 10 days early
The first direct evidence of climate change impacts on Australian natural systems has been revealed.
News
Gallery: Antarctic whale research mission returns
Scientists attest to a successful study of the behaviour of whales in Antarctic waters.
History & Culture
A celebration of Irish-Australian culture
As the Irish diaspora celebrates St Patrick’s Day, Australia’s National Museum plans to showcase Irish culture down under.
History & Culture
Oppressed Kurds express culture in Australia
The largely unseen customs of the Kurdish people, historically banned in many Middle Eastern countries, are now on show in Australia.
History & Culture
History of Australia’s Muslim cameleers
From 1860, 20,000 camels and their handlers from Afghanistan and Pakistan were shipped to Australia.