Biodiversity
Island life is more unique than you ever realised, and it needs protecting
More than 20 per cent of plant species are found only on islands – and time is running out to save them.
Tag: Australia’s islands
History & Culture
Coochiemudlo Island: Beyond the emerald fringe
Coochiemudlo is just a stone’s throw from the Brisbane CBD, but the island’s protected wilderness areas, tight-knit community and slower pace of living make it feel as though it’s worlds away.
Science & Environment
‘The birder must be self-sufficient’: how to bird Australia’s islands
I’m on a personal quest to see as many Australian birds as possible. So far I’ve clocked up 823 species. Of these 823 species, I saw 121 on Australian islands. Clearly, Australian birders wanting to see all our beautiful birds must visit our enticing islands.