Adventure Exploring Mt Everest from the air …perspective on a mountain that had dominated his life. As a boy, he had walked in its awesome shadow daily on his way to the Hillary School and more recently,…
Awards Young Conservationist of the Year 2014 …criticised the department of US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, after an essay she wrote on conservation for Hillary’s e-journal was heavily edited – at Bindi’s request, the article was…
Awards Nick Gleeson: Spirit of Adventure 2019 …his inspiration and hero Sir Edmund Hillary at Hillary’s own home. Nick has climbed to 6000 metres on Everest and has crossed the Simpson Desert on foot. In May 2019…
News Groundbreaking study calculates Australia's shark populations for the first time …comes to estimating population changes for younger white sharks. White sharks take 12-15 years to mature. Assuming protection of the species reduced the juvenile mortality rate, then any such effect…
History & Culture Aussie slang: why we shorten words …past few years show that older Australians are more likely to think of slang with “o” endings (muso, smoko). Younger people still come up with those, but less frequently. Modern…
Sponsorship Recent projects: Adventure …younger people seeking world firsts. Summit 8000 Beginning in March 2009, Australia’s most accomplished mountaineer, Andrew Lock will attempt to be the first Australian to climb all fourteen of the…
History & Culture Wilderness photographer with a twist …other. Programs often contain people from a variety of backgrounds and age groups, which is beneficial for both younger and older participants. The arrangement gives the older participants a sense…
Science & Environment Black Saturday bushfires five years on …average age of people buying here is getting younger and younger. “We’ve got a new town, new families, new people.” As the fifth anniversary of Black Saturday rolls around most…
Science & Environment Nice weather for aliens …how it evolves with time. This allows them to determine the stellar wind and to model the impact of that wind on any orbiting planets. A younger star Kappa Ceti…
Destinations The resilient Norfolk Island …amongst other food growing and permaculture practices. “Many of the younger folk on Norfolk are really interested in getting some sustainable projects up and running,” she tells us. “That’s what…