Adventure
Gallery: Paddling the Katherine River
Kayaking down the Katherine is a splendid way to take in the sights of Australia’s Top End.
Tag: Northern Territory
Best of Australia
Red Centre: Watarrka National Park
Watarrka is home to around one-third of the total Northern Territory land species. Almost 600 plant species can be found in the oasis of the park. These include 60 rare and relic species which exist in moist microhabitats created by joint lines in the sandstone.
History & Culture
Gallery: Inside Arnhem Land
Emily Hanna, who won an Australian Institute of Professional Photography award for her documentary photography on the Maningrida indigenous community.
On This Day
On this day: Darwin under attack
The largest raid ever mounted on the nation, on 19 February 1942, forced Australia to reconsider its place in the world.
On This Day
On this day: Uluru given its Aboriginal name
On 15 December 1993, Uluru was officially given a dual name, recognising its importance to Aboriginal people.
Highway One: across the Top End
Catherine and David cross the Top End on Highway One as they continue their adventure on the world’s greatest road trip.
On This Day
On this day: Amy Johnson breaks record
On 24 May 1930 Amy Johnson became the first aviatrix to conquer the London to Darwin solo flight.
On This Day
On this day: Overland Telegraph constructed
Covering the width of the continent, the Australian Overland Telegraph Line secured us a direct link to the rest of the world.
AG Blog
Northern Territory to be broadcast in 3-D
A new tourism stunt will show Australia’s red centre to the world in 3-D. It’s just like life… only more expensive!
AG Blog
Behind the image: bush tucker out-takes
AG photographer Nick Rains tells us about the images that didn’t get published.