Science & Environment
Pay the tropics to reverse deforestation
Australian conservationist William Lawrence says there’s an easy way to stop the razing of the rainforests.
Tag: conservation
News
Plastiki sails into Sydney Harbour
After sailing 8,000 nautical miles, the boat made from plastic bottles has arrived in Sydney and will be here for a month.
Wildlife
For the love of sharks
Tim Winton campaigns for turtles, dugongs and whales. He’s now taken on his toughest customer.
News
Cane toad found on WA coast
A stowaway cane toad makes it all the way to Broome in Western Australia.
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Tassie devils get sanctuary in NSW
A captive breeding population of up to 900 disease-free devils is planned for the Hunter Valley.
Awards
About the AG Society Awards
Recognising greatness since 1987, the Australian Geographic Society Awards are Australia’s longest running awards for adventure.
Wildlife
On the tiger trail
Gaia Vince goes on a tiger tracking tour to spot the world’s largest cat in the wild.
News
Drunken parrots falling from sky
Parrots intoxicated by a mystery substance are dropping out of the sky near Darwin.
News
Aussie bid to end Japanese whaling
The Australian government launches an international legal bid to bring a stop to Japanese whaling.
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Traffic noise killing off frogs
The din from urban traffic is drowning out the mating calls of some Australian frogs.