News
Rare visit by Alaskan tern contributes hundreds of thousands to the economy
Birdwatchers are willing to put their money where their mouths are.
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History & Culture
Sacred Aboriginal eel fishing site recommended for world heritage listing
This could be the first time an Australian World Heritage site is nominated exclusively for Aboriginal cultural values.
Biodiversity
‘It broke my heart’: horribly infected wombat joey reveals impact of mange
Wildlife carers are using the image of the mange-infected wombat joey to call for real action against the painful skin disease.
News
Editor’s letter: Introducing the 150th issue
Editor-in-Chief Chrissie Goldrick introduces the 150th issue of Australian Geographic.
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Deepest ever sea dive discovers plastic rubbish
Explorer, retired naval officer and our 2019 AGS Gala Awards Night guest speaker, Victor Vescovo, has broken the record for the world’s deepest ever dive.
Nature & Wildlife
Banjo’s cup runneth over
Australian Geographic’s launch cover image has been reimagined as a symbol of conservation for our 150th celebration issue by contemporary Australian conservation wildlife artist Nathan Ferlazzo.
News
This Aussie museum is dedicating a whole weekend to climate change action
Workshops, panel discussions and film screenings galore.
News
Astonishing scenes from Mildura’s dust storm
On Tuesday evening, a dust storm hit Mildura in Victoria, cloaking the town, swiftly turning day into night.
News
Urgent action needed to stop unprecedented global extinction crisis
We are witnessing the loss of biodiversity at rates never before seen in human history.
News
One of the best meteor showers of the year will grace our skies tomorrow
Brace yourself for the Southern Hemisphere’s most spectacular celestial show.