Nature & Wildlife
Fairy-wrens hitchhike on predator’s song
Male fairy-wrens flirt with danger, singing love songs after a predator’s call, when a female is most attentive.
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Science & Environment
Great Barrier Reef tested for flood damage
Authorities are monitoring for tell-tale signs of damage as muddy flood plumes smother 10% of the GBR.
Nature & Wildlife
Sharks are colour-blind, new study finds
Sharks see in shades of grey or green, which may help scientists understand how they detect prey.
News
Water quality concerns plague Queensland
The masses of contaminants in the floodwater in Queensland are posing threats to health and ecosystems.
History & Culture
Brisbane floods: did the dams work?
As Brisbane cleans up its murky waters, the community wonders how well the dams worked.
Biodiversity
Wildlife hit hard by Queensland floods
As rescue workers struggle to save possums, kangaroos and koalas, a confusing picture is building of the final toll on animals.
Nature & Wildlife
Vampire flying frog discovered
It’s not exactly a blood-sucker, but a strange species has been discovered in Vietnam’s cloud forests.
News
Floodgates open at Wivenhoe Dam
Water is still pouring towards Brisbane from the Wivenhoe Dam, but at a lower rate than earlier in the week.
News
La Niña rains to stay for months
The La Niña climate system which is responsible for much of the heavy rain in Queensland, is set to continue.
History & Culture
Queensland floods unprecedented
The widespread and devastating flooding in Queensland is being labelled as a “one in a hundred year event.”