News
Great white sharks attracted by AC/DC hits
A shark cage tour operator has found that great white sharks are attracted to music by Aussie band AC/DC.
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Biodiversity
Dugongs recovering well after flood crisis
Despite being the worst natural disaster in Queensland history. the recent floods have left dugongs relatively unscathed.
History & Culture
South Pole Australian explorer dies
We remember Jon Stephenson, an inspirational explorer who was the first Australian to make it to the South Pole.
Science & Environment
Pygmy seahorse and corals found at new depths
An AG-sponsored trip has discovered new corals and a pygmy seahorse at previously unrecorded depths.
Biodiversity
Horses invaluable for tracking bilbies
Horses have proven invaluable for helping to track elusive bilbies in Western Australia.
Science & Environment
Skinks cooperate to build ‘mansions’
Unlike any other known lizards, the great desert burrowing skink collaborates with family to build elaborate homes.
History & Culture
Jetpack up and away
A jetpack invented by a New Zealander is one step closer to commercialisation after lifitng 1.5km off the ground.
Science & Environment
Cane toads help spread parasites to frogs
Two native parasites spread by cane toads may be responsible for the population decline of 10 frog species.
Biodiversity
Kimberley area gets indigenous protection
A new reserve managed by traditional owners will one day protect 26,000 sq. km of Kimberley wilderness.
Nature & Wildlife
Rare white kiwi is first born in captivity
A newly hatched white kiwi is thought to be the first to be born in captivity, say New Zealanders.