News
Broken Hill hosts giant LEGO garden
LEGO celebrates its 50th anniversary with a display of giant pine trees and flower clumps in outback NSW.
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News
2012 Natural History Illustration prize announced
The 2012 Australian Geographic Natural History Illustration prize has been awarded.
History & Culture
John Lewin: Australia’s first professional artist
After two centuries, the first artist to call Australia’s frontier settlements home is recognised for his flair and contribution.
News
Australian colonial art uncovered in Canada
Original artworks depicting 19th century colonial Australia have been found in a cupboard in Canada.
Science & Environment
X-ray gun reveals Aboriginal rock art
A project, supported by the Australian Geographic Society, is using X-rays to uncover hidden Aboriginal rock art.
Destinations
The amazing disappearing lake
Just 40km north of Canberra, Lake George is an ephemeral water body that inspires artists, birdwatchers and historians.
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96-year-old wins top indigenous art award
Dickie Minyintiri, who only began painting five years ago, has taken out Australia’s premier indigenous art award.
History & Culture
Celebrating female photographers
Numbers of female photographers are growing, and their unique perspectives are adding much to the field.
History & Culture
A dance for the winds
Torres Strait Islander culture is the inspiration for a new dance performance which is touring nationally.
News
Historical treasures escape worst of Qld flood
Good disaster plans have averted the destruction of almost all important historic artefacts in Queensland.