News
10 spectacular images of the Milky Way
Travel photography blog Capture the Atlas have released the winners of their annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition. Here are 10 of our favourites.
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News
World’s largest iceberg breaks off from Antarctica
Antarctica has given birth to the largest iceberg currently afloat in the world, a 4320 sq km behemoth called A-76 that is almost twice the size of the ACT.
History & Culture
Darwin’s Arch off Galapagos falls into Pacific Ocean
Ecuador officials say natural erosion has resulted in the collapse of Darwin’s Arch in the Galapagos Islands, with the rock structure losing its top.
News
Rare orchid found in NSW Southern Highlands
Not only have scientists discovered 170 critically endangered pot-bellied greenhood orchids, but they’ve also extended its range.
News
The doughboy scallop looks like disembodied dentures covered in muppet hair
There’s more to the humble scallop than you may think.
News
Saving the Rainbow Bones – film
The relationship between the opal miners and palaeontologists of Lightning Ridge has been forged over many decades. This is the story of how they work together to ensure Lightning Ridge’s iconic opalised fossils are protected.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Osprey Aether Plus 85: Tested
The Osprey Aether Plus 85 is designed to carry heavy loads when trekking. We head into the alpine backcountry to test this big bopper out.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Adventure Fitness: Body composition and how it affects your outdoor activities
You don’t have to rock a set of six-pack abs to enjoy the outdoors but having a body composition that is optimised for your favourite activity will make sure you get the most out of every minute you’re out there.
Adventure
Bucket List Adventures
Check out these four short and sweet adventures and add them on to your always growing bucket list – you won’t be disappointed!