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Four weekend escapes perfect for summer

…for sunset, and watch the day turn to night at Kangaroo Valley alongside an abundance of king parrots, rosellas and black and sulphur crested cockatoos, as well as kangaroos and…

History & Culture

Meet the hidden figures behind Australia's most famous twitcher

…paradise parrot (Psephotellus pulcherrimus). It was an astonishing record of observation and sustained hard work. The Goulds did not do this alone. According to Vanessa Finney, Head of World Cultures,…

History & Culture

Top 10 cheesemaking regions in Australia

…local creameries and boutique cheesemakers using a variety of milks, including a number of organic operations. READ MORE: A history of Australian food. Food: gourmet in the outback. Parrot pie…

Wildlife

All the native animals living in our red gum trees

…2. Brown thornbills Acanthiza pusilla These small birds, 9-10cm in length, eat insects, particularly psyllids (see leaf close-up). (Image Credit: Glen Fergus) 3. Superb parrots Polytelis swainsonii Vulnerable nationally —…

Destinations

Walking and sailing the east coast of Tasmania

…three-hour undulating round trip to the beach, it’s close to a full day’s outing. The prospect of carrying in all your gear reduces the numbers intent on staying overnight in…

Destinations

A photographer's guide to the reef

…quickly – once you dive deeper to try and photograph that particularly large parrotfish or section of coral? That is due to the water density filtering out the sunlight as…

Wildlife

Opinion: Conservation efforts must include small animals

…would be lost overnight. Many birds would die from lack of food, and soil formation would largely halt. The knock-on effects would also be huge as food webs collapse, and…

Wildlife

Urban birdwatching guide to Sydney

…galerita). Image credit: Getty Images These raucous parrots can be heard screeching their lungs out – often when you’re trying to sleep in the morning. They are large and white…

Destinations

Art of gold: Hill End, NSW

…pass through to get here. We’re only 190km north-west of Sydney, yet it feels much further. Aside from the calls of a few distant king parrots, the silence in the…

Science & Environment

‘Power of voluntourism’: How Fitzroy Island’s green sea turtles are reaping the benefits

…off-limits to visitors. The centre can accommodate 11 turtles, and island day-trippers and overnight guests can book in for regular educational talks. I consider myself one of the lucky ones,…

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