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Adorable native mouse rediscovered in Tasmania
The native New Holland mouse, not spotted for 17 years in Tasmania, has been recorded on camera on remote Flinders Island.
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Nature & Wildlife
Antarctica, explored
Australian Geographic and Hurtigruten Expeditions have partnered to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In November next year explore Antarctica, touring icebergs and visiting penguin colonies ashore. You’ll also go to the Falkland Islands, visit its capital Stanley and see penguins and seals.
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Exceptional Kangaroo Island – 30 years in the making
Craig Wickham has always had a strong passion for wildlife conservation. It’s no surprise, then, that he revels in sharing the natural wonders of his patch of paradise.
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Love sandalwood? It’s facing extinction. Here’s why.
The sweet, earthy fragrance of sandalwood oil has made it immensely popular in incense sticks, candles and perfumes. But its beautiful scent may also be its downfall – Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is facing extinction in the wild.
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Cruise Australia’s Great Southern coastline
Explore the wild landscapes and unique food experiences from Melbourne to Fremantle.
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New Australian research could help eradicate the spread of mosquito-borne disease
Mosquito-borne diseases including dengue fever, yellow fever and the Zika virus could be widely reduced thanks to research carried out in north Queensland.
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Bumper wildflower season in the Red Centre
Take a journey through the vastness of the Red Centre to discover its beautiful wildflower season
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Daintree handed back to traditional owners
The Queensland government will hand back the Daintree rainforest and three other national parks to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people.
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New first aid technique could save shark bite victims
An Australian National University scientist and surfer has developed a simple new method to cut blood loss for shark bite victims.
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Earthquake hits east of Melbourne
An earthquake has been reported in Victoria and tremors were felt across Melbourne and as far away as Canberra and Sydney.