On This Day
On this day: Stolen dinosaur footprint recovered
In 1998, a missing carnivorous dinosaur footprint stolen from a sacred Aboriginal site was recovered.
Tag: preservation
News
Antarctica at risk from flood of people
Increasing numbers of visitors and poor management could prove detrimental to the fragile region.
News
‘Extinct’ waterlily back from the dead
The world’s smallest waterlily is flourishing in captivity after it was found to be extinct in the wild in 2008.
News
River red gums gain new protection
100,000 hectares of river red gum forests will now be protected under NSW government legislation.
History & Culture
Lake Eyasi: Learning to hunt with an ancient tribe
The Hadzabe of northern Tanzania have sustained an ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle for at least 10,000 years.
News
Titanic artefacts on show
Salvaged objects from the wreck of the Titanic are in Australia to tell a tragic tale that continues to resonate.
News
The fight to protect Australian heritage
A new government initiative will help to preserve the history of Australia’s iconic heritage sites.
News
Experts fear major reef damage from stranded ship
Park authorities are starting to assess the damage to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as questions are raised about the need for marine pilots on all large ships navigating near to the World Heritage Area.
Destinations
Kangaroo Island: Where the wild things are
It’s easy to travel responsibly on Kangaroo Island, where conservation is key to the wildlife that abounds.
Destinations
Cradle Mountain: past and present
For the pristine peaks of Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, we can thank an impassioned bushwalking duo’s devotion to the area last century.