News
New coins celebrate Indigenous astronomy
Two new coins have been released by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate the astronomical knowledge and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Vale John Rumney
John Rumney was a true pioneer of ecotourism on the Great Barrier Reef and one of the region’s great characters.
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Regent parrots thriving in SA wetland
Banrock Station’s Ramsar site is bringing in the birds – 191 species of them.
Climate
Scientists need your help to complete Australia’s longest daily weather record
Climate scientists are calling on the public to help transcribe important weather observations from 170 years ago.
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COVID-19 puts new zing in Aussie lingo
Frugalistas, fomites and fakeaway dinners … wordsmiths are having a field day. Lexicologist Dr Adam Smith looks at the colourful, inventive language of social crisis.
Nature & Wildlife
What’s your favourite nature book?
The Wilderness Society launches Nature Book Week on Threatened Species Day, 7 September. Join Professor Tim Flannery and Rove McManus as they chat about Australia’s incredible native wildlife.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about snails (on Lord Howe Island)
Scaling mountains, leaping out of boats, winching out of helicopters… meet the researchers doing it all for endemic snails!
Adventure
New Land Rover Defender: Eight reasons it’s the ultimate adventurer
The original Land Rover Defender was an adventure and exploration icon. Does the all-new Defender live up to that legend? We find out.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Father’s Day adventures and gift ideas
It’s Father’s Day – a time to spoil all Aussie dads – so here are some cracking outdoor escapes and cool gear gift ideas that will be ideal for the active ‘Old Man’!
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Exquisite, year-round bird art is all yours
Work of art: the Australian Geographic 2021 Art Calendar is out now and selling fast. Don’t miss out!