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Explore outback South Australia’s ancient realm
South Australia teems with riches in its outback realm. Join Outback Spirit on a journey of discovery through this ancient world.
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The Dog Fence: what future for this iconic but contentious barrier?
Carving a corrosive path through remote inland Australia, the Dingo Barrier Fence has cast a 70-year shadow over the ecology of a significant body of the Australian continent, while also providing a critical lifeline to the nation’s iconic sheep industry.
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Bettong baby boom in South Australia first in over 100 years
Brush-tailed bettongs released on Yorke Peninsula last year are doing so well that nearly every female caught for a recent health check was carrying pouch young.
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Ancient eagle fossil discovered in South Australian outback among oldest in the world
The eagle was similar in size to the wedge-tailed eagle and preyed upon koalas.
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Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is an enticing mix of wild bays, dramatic cliffs, deserted beaches and fascinating locals – both native animal and human!
South Australia
Welcome to Wilpena Pound
If Australia had its own seven wonders of the natural world, Wilpena Pound would surely be near the top of the list.
South Australia
Eyre Peninsula
The bountiful waters along the windswept coastline of the lower Eyre Peninsula have long offered up both tragedies and a wealth of resources.
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Sea lion diagnosed with tuberculosis triggers public health concerns
An Australian sea lion has been reported with tuberculosis in South Australia.
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Three new carnivorous sponges found in Great Australian Bight
What are found 3km below the surface of the water, have evolved into meat eaters and can only be found in the Great Australian Bight?
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Perenties fight to (near) death
Bloody territorial behaviour captured in South Australian outback.