Wetlands Archives

In search of our mysterious painted-snipe

As one of our most elusive birds, the endangered Australian painted-snipe is a must-see on every serious birdwatcher’s list.

Australian Geographic Adventure

Aussie adventure towns: Forbes, NSW

For a small town in Central NSW, Forbes delivers big when it comes to a fun outdoor escape for active families.

Travel

At play in the fields of the Lords

Growing up alongside Aboriginal people in Kakadu and Arnhem Land has given Sab Lord a very different education, making him the ideal choice as a guide in this wildly important part of Australia.

History & Culture

From uranium mining to sustainable tourism: How Kakadu is changing post COVID-19

With vast swathes of Kakadu NP now returned to Traditional Owners and the Ranger uranium mine closing, it’s a brand new day for this wildlife- and wetland-infused country.

Destinations

Banrock Station: walks, wildlife and wine

Visit this incredible South Australian wetland year round.

Nature & Wildlife

Australia’s rivers will be unrecognisable by 2070

Future climate change is likely to reduce stream flow and water availability in drylands around the world.

News

Australia’s thousand year-old wetlands could be wiped out

Researchers have found that by accounting for the impact of man-made structures on sea-level rise in our wetlands, the rate at which these vital ecosystems are predicted to disappear is increased by 50 per cent.