News
Indian Pacific celebrates 40 years
One of the world’s greatest train journeys, across Australia’s arid interior, is marking its 40th birthday.
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News
Flooding stops Birdsville races
For only the third time in 128 years, the Birdsville races have been cancelled – this time due to flooding.
History & Culture
Noonkanbah: fight for Aboriginal land rights
As Kimberley locals protest a $30 billion gas hub at James Price Point, we revisits the scene of a historic land rights battle in the same region.
Destinations
Underground and above in Mt Isa
There’s much more than mining in this sprawling outback Queensland town.
News
Central Australia wildflowers on display
Photos taken over 60 years ago are the earliest colour images of Central Australian wildflowers.
Destinations
Flinders Ranges: history, culture, beauty
Explore a fossil-rich, historically important place of magnificent beauty.
History & Culture
Australia’s School of the Air
School of the Air teacher Kylie Hanson takes us through a typical day in a 1.3 million sq. km schoolyard.
News
Radical fire plan for the Kimberley
Land managers, Aboriginal rangers and pastoralists are coming together to improve fire management techniques in the Kimberley.
Destinations
Helicopter camping in remote Australia
For 20 years Richard and Carolyn Green have made ‘helicamping’ trips to photograph the outback.
Destinations
Six of the best salt lakes
The harsh beauty of inland Australia is reflected in its cracked and creviced salt lakes.