Kimberley Archives - Australian Geographic

The pebble-mound mouse is very good at its job

Look at this sweet tiny mouse, busy at work. That pebble is literally the size of its head, and it’s carrying it in its powerful little maw.

Science & Environment

Record-breaking rains bring the Kimberley to life

A group of scientists on the Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kimberley have documented their lives during a record wet season.

Wildlife

Sixteen-year-long study reveals secret lives of purple-crowned fairy-wrens

Purple-crowned fairy-wrens are wildly different from other fairy-wrens. We know this thanks to a dedicated group of scientists who have spent over a decade observing them in the Kimberley.

Western Australia

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News

Call of the night parrot recorded in the Kimberley

Scientists say there could be up to 50 to 60 night parrots.

Guardian of the Kimberley: Albert Wiggan (Rebroadcast)

Talking Australia

Guardian of the Kimberley: Albert Wiggan (Rebroadcast)

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Albert Wiggan is an inspiration. A traditional owner and Bardi-Kija-Nyul Nyul man from the Dampier Peninsula of Western Australia, he’s also an Indigenous ranger and sees himself as a translator between Western science and Aboriginal teachings. “I feel part of both worlds,” the 38 year old says. His knowledge and love for nature led him to fight the government’s plans for the world’s largest LNG gas export terminal at James Price Point (a vital marine sanctuary, home to songlines and dinosaur footprints). Albert lobbied the Supreme Court and fronted a blockade until the developer withdrew from the project. On this episode of Talking Australia, Albert discusses his concerns for the future of the Kimberley and how the entire nation can benefit from the region – without extraction and potential devastation of one of country’s most pristine areas. This episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic

History & Culture

This 17,500-year-old kangaroo has been recognised as Australia’s oldest Aboriginal rock painting

The artwork has been dated between 17,500 and 17,100 years old — making it Australia’s oldest known in-situ rock painting.

Science & Environment

Photographer captures rare, close-up image of elusive scaly-tailed possum

Photographer Matt Clancy was lucky enough to get up close and personal with the typically shy, scaly-tailed possum.

Guardian of the Kimberley: Albert Wiggan

Talking Australia

Guardian of the Kimberley: Albert Wiggan

00:00 / 00:36:08

Albert Wiggan is an inspiration. A traditional owner and Bardi-Kija-Nyul Nyul man from the Dampier Peninsula of Western Australia, he’s also an Indigenous ranger and sees himself as a translator between Western science and Aboriginal teachings. “I feel part of both worlds,” the 38 year old says. His knowledge and love for nature led him to fight the government’s plans for the world’s largest LNG gas export terminal at James Price Point (a vital marine sanctuary, home to songlines and dinosaur footprints). Albert lobbied the Supreme Court and fronted a blockade until the developer withdrew from the project. On this episode of Talking Australia, Albert discusses his concerns for the future of the Kimberley and how the entire nation can benefit from the region – without extraction and potential devastation of one of country’s most pristine areas. This episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic

Destinations

Explore Purnululu and the Kimberley with APT

From a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls to wandering through the Bungle Bungle Range, the Kimberley is ripe for exploration with APT.

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