History & Culture
Rottnest Island: More than quokkas
Sure, you can’t avoid those cute little marsupials that made Rottnest Island world-famous, but there’s so much more to life on this ocean-ringed jewel off the Western Australian coast.
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History & Culture
Looking back at Loveday: Australia’s largest WWII internment camp
During World War II, civilians in Australia deemed “enemy aliens” – mostly those of German, Italian and Japanese descent – were housed in internment camps. The largest of the camps was Loveday Internment Camp in South Australia’s Riverland region, about 6km south of Barmera.
Travel
A complete guide to Lancelin, WA
Beautiful beaches, towering dunes and an abundance of fresh seafood have helped put this small town on the map.
Science & Environment
A place of last resort
Museums Victoria’s living biobank is a repository of frozen potential, safeguarding the very essence of the animals that make Australia so remarkable.
Nature & Wildlife
Looking for Tjakuṟa
The search is on across Australia’s deserts for a culturally important vulnerable lizard.
History & Culture
Cue the music
Groundbreaking musician and composer Aaron Wyatt is making up for lost time.
Nature & Wildlife
Clear-cutting koala country
More than 3000sq.km of forests on NSW’s Mid North Coast have been earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. But there’s still work to be done before this proposed reserve becomes the safe haven koalas desperately need.
Science & Environment
A beautiful disaster
Does last summer’s mass coral bleaching event sound a death knell for Australia’s beloved Great Barrier Reef? “Not on my watch!” is the message coming from the army of heartbroken, but resolute, marine scientists who’ve responded to the crisis by doubling down on their research.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
1975: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is created.
AG Society
Trailblazing Aussie aviator recreates first aerial circumnavigation of the country
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first aerial circumnavigation of Australia. Aviator Michael Smith retraces the flight in his unique amphibious flying boat, Southern Sun, starting and finishing at RAAF Base Point Cook, on Melbourne’s Port Phillip, taking in 15,000km of vast, diverse and stunning coastline in between.