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Northern bettongs rediscovered in ‘eureka’ moment
Researchers have found a second population of one of Australia’s rarest marsupials in far-north Queensland.
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Destinations
Heading for the hills in Tropical North Queensland
Think ‘Tropical North Queensland’ and invariably the Great Barrier Reef comes to mind, but venture into the mountains and you’ll soon see this area has so much more to offer.
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Queensland leopard shark makes first recorded sexual transition
Australian researchers have recorded the first instance of a shark switching from sexual to asexual reproduction.
Destinations
Four weekend escapes perfect for summer
Looking for a fast and fun weekend over the summer holidays? Australian Geographic Adventure reveals four of its favourite escapes perfectly suited to adventure families.
News
Nets bad news for migrating dugongs
GPS tracking reveals why migrating dugongs are vulnerable to shark nets.
Adventure
Cape Melville’s lost world
An expedition by helicopter to an isolated mountain plateau on the Cape York Peninsula resulted in the discovery of a whole new ecosystem.
News
First night parrot fledgling in 100 years spotted in western Queensland
Scientists have sighted and photographed a night parrot fledgling for the first time in a century.
Destinations
GALLERY: Scenic Rim Trail, Brisbane
To provide a lifeline to early farmers on the Darling Downs, Brisbane convicts were put to work forging the first road through the Main Range. A new hike allows you to walk that trail and enjoy part of the Scenic Rim for yourself. Read more about the Scenic Rim Trail and the land’s history in AG#136, out now. All photos by Nick Rains.
News
Largest-known night parrot population found in Queensland
Scientists have discovered a new population of night parrots in Diamantina National Park, giving a large boost to the known range of the critically endangered bird.
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New koala genome bank aims to end chlamydia epidemic
A new $1.8 million koala breeding program in Queensland will create a chlamydia-free gene bank to revitalise the region’s dwindling population.