Nature & Wildlife
National parks failing in Africa
A new study has revealed massive declines in the populations of large mammals since the 1970s.
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Biodiversity
Tassie devils get sanctuary in NSW
A captive breeding population of up to 900 disease-free devils is planned for the Hunter Valley.
Science & Environment
Risks to major rock art site debated
Controversial studies say the world’s largest rock art collection is not at risk from industry or weathering.
News
Billions of locusts threaten Australia
Vast areas of Victoria and New South Wales are braced for the worst plague in 30 years.
Science & Environment
Super-accurate computer clock created
Australian software that allows regular computers to keep time with incredible accuracy could improve everything from Skype to transport networks.
News
Warrior reburied 170 years after death
The remains of an Aboriginal warrior, displayed in a UK museum for many years, have finally been laid to rest in Western Australia.
History & Culture
Everyday life photo exhibition opens
A photography exhibition about daily life in Australia and overseas opens this week in Sydney.
News
Sabre-toothed bandicoot fossil found
Scientists have unearthed a fossil in Queensland of a previously unknown sabre-toothed bandicoot.
History & Culture
Fred Hollows coin released
A one dollar coin commemorating the work of the late Fred Hollows is being released this week.
Science & Environment
Smaller, isolated reefs more vulnerable
If you’re a fish, you’re safer in a bigger, better connected reef, according to new research.