History & Culture
Aboriginal traditional canoe recreated
Some Aboriginal clans have a little-known maritime history, as a replica canoe and new exhibit reveal.
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News
Central Australia wildflowers on display
Photos taken over 60 years ago are the earliest colour images of Central Australian wildflowers.
History & Culture
Coin commemorates National Service
A new fifty-cent commemorative coin acknowledges the sacrifice of Australia’s drafted servicemen.
Science & Environment
Promiscuity pays for female finches
These birds need a man to help about the nest, but still want options when choosing the best sperm to fertilise their eggs.
News
Best science and nature photos awarded
The nation’s top science and nature photos are revealed at the 2010 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Biodiversity
Aboriginal hunting practices threatened
As native species decline and traditional practices are lost, Aboriginal hunting is becoming unsustainable, says a report.
Science & Environment
Crafty chickens use complex clucking
Chickens can be as cunning as humans at outsmarting rivals with sophisticated language, scientists find.
Science & Environment
Fearsome giant turtles found in Pacific cemetery
They may look like armoured dinosaurs, but these fossil turtles made easy prey.
History & Culture
How plague almost demolished historic Sydney
Sydney’s oldest district is steeped in history – but the story behind its evolution is as rocky as the streets.
History & Culture
Aussies honoured in bravery awards
This year’s bravery awards go to 54 Australians who have displayed courage beyond the norm.