On This Day
On this day: Centenary of Wattle Day
The first day of spring is the little-known but uniquely Australian celebration – National Wattle Day.
Tag: flora
News
Central Australia wildflowers on display
Photos taken over 60 years ago are the earliest colour images of Central Australian wildflowers.
News
‘Extinct’ waterlily back from the dead
The world’s smallest waterlily is flourishing in captivity after it was found to be extinct in the wild in 2008.
News
200-year-old prints return to Australia
Early impressions of Australia’s natural world are shrouded in history and mystery.
Science & Environment
Simpson Desert bursts with life
Some of the heaviest rain in decades sees the Simpson seep into life and colour.