Science & Environment
Would the volcanoes in Victoria really ever erupt like those in Hawaii?
Here, the experts weigh in on whether it’s likely that the volcanoes in Victoria could ever erupt like those in Hawaii did last month.
Tag: Victoria
News
Victorian farmers have responded to the recent poisoning of over 130 eagles
The large scale poisoning of over 130 wedge-tailed eagles has horrified the public and caused grave concerns among ecologists.
Wildlife
Major Mitchell’s cockatoos in terminal decline in Victoria
Victoria’s only significant population of Major Mitchell’s cockatoos is in terminal decline. Can a ground breaking new approach save the birds?
Wildlife
Urban birdwatching guide to Melbourne
Melbourne might be best known for its artsy culture and coffee, but this sprawling city also offers a variety of birdwatching niches to explore.
News
Scientists fear New Holland mouse numbers are in steep decline
The New Holland mouse hasn’t been seen in the Otway ranges, its native habitat, since 2003 and scientists are now worried for their future.
Science & Environment
Aerial photography of Victoria
Peter Virag, a self-taught photographer who’s lived in Melbourne since 2007, says that drone photography has the ability to capture striking perspectives of otherwise mundane subjects. Here, he shares with us the abstract patterns and vivid colours of parts of Victoria. instagram.com/peterviragphoto www.twitter.com/peterviragphoto
Science & Environment
Forged by fire: Volcanoes in Victoria
There are hundreds of dormant volcanoes and other geological features smattered across Victoria’s Western District.
Reader Photos
Stormy sunset: Twelve Apostles
AG Reader Mark Iommi found a sheltered spot to capture this dramatic landscape shot.
Wallpaper
View from Mt Porndon, Victoria
Overlooking the western Victorian countryside from the top of Mt Porndon, a 278m-high volcano located 13km southeast of Camperdown. South-western Victoria is home to the third-largest volcanic plains in the world. (Related: Exploring volcanic Victoria)