Events
Uluṟu handback remembered, 40 years on
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park was returned to its Traditional Owners 40 years ago.
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History & Culture
The shabby side of chic
Australia has embraced fast fashion with gusto, becoming the world’s largest per capita consumer of textiles with one of the highest rates of clothing waste. Now our fashion industry is searching for answers.
South Australia
A complete guide to Streaky Bay, SA
This charming coastal town is known for its excellent seafood and beautiful natural scenery.
Need To Know with Dr Karl
More proof that gold is truly ‘Au-some’
Gold truly deserves to be called a precious metal. Indeed, all the gold that has been mined throughout human history would fit inside a cube that’s 22m long on each side
Treading Lightly with Roger Smith
The tale of ‘Lucky’ the turtle
One fortunate turtle enjoys an all-inclusive health retreat after falling from the sky.
Space with Fred Watson
Australian astronomy at a crossroads
Little more than 50 years ago, Australian and British astronomers dazzled the world with their newly commissioned Anglo-Australian Telescope on Gamilaraay Country in north-western NSW.
History & Culture
Rocking the silver screen
Australian cinema came into its own 50 years ago with the release of two films featuring big rocks.
Photography
Travel photography: A developing genre
Specialist photography tours can raise your picture-taking skills to a stunning new level.
People
When adventure goes wrong
Australia’s search and rescue region covers about one-tenth of the earth’s surface, making missions anything but predictable.
Energy
Waste not, want not
What happens when the hardware behind Australia’s renewables revolution reaches the end of its life?