News
Underground lake discovered on Mars
We now know that there is permanent liquid water on Mars, according to a paper published today in the journal Science.
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News
Once-in-a-century lunar eclipse to happen this weekend
On Saturday, 28 July, Australia will have front-row seats to the rare astronomical event.
Biodiversity
‘Every minute I’m not out looking, a wombat joey dies in its mother’s pouch’: The horrors of wombat roadkill
Wildlife carers driving along rural New South Wales roads are concerned about the rates wombats are dying from road collisions.
Biodiversity
Installation of wooden poles could save Aussie gliders
Aussie gliders may not often turn up as roadkill, but their ability to travel from tree to tree is hampered by the construction of large scale roads.
Biodiversity
Image of duck with plastic lid around its neck prompts outrage online
A photographers image of a duck with a plastic cap caught around its neck is a symbol of the current plastic pollution crisis in Australia.
Biodiversity
Eastern quolls born on Australian mainland for the first time in 50 years
The quolls were reintroduced to NSW earlier this year.
News
AG Spirit of Adventure Awards
This accolade is awarded to people whose efforts reflect a strength, determination and the ability to overcome obstacles to achieve their goal. Here are the past winners.
News
Yellow-tailed black cockatoos calling urban Sydney home
Recent reports have found that populations of yellow-tailed black cockatoos have declined across the east coast, but these resilient birds are establishing a new home in urban Sydney.
Nature & Wildlife
Cockatoo identified in 13th Century Vatican manuscript
The oldest-known European depiction of an Australasian cockatoo has been discovered in a Holy Roman Emperor’s falconry guide.
Biodiversity
Year 10 students’ petition to ban plastic bags in NSW gains traction
A 15-year-old girl has started a petition to ban plastic bags in New South Wales and is 1500 signatures away from having it debated in the NSW parliament.