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Top 10 features of 2012

The common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) is one of the 10 deadliest snakes in Australia. (Credit: Getty)

1. Australia’s 10 most dangerous snakes

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Australia is known for its dangerous snakes, and we have many, but in reality few people die from bites.

2. Australian spiders: the 10 most dangerous

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Australian spiders have a fearsome reputation, but our bees typically pose more of a threat. Here are the worst.

3. Australia’s most poisonous plants

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They may seem innocuous, but some plants can be deadly. Here are some of the most poisonous in Australia.

4. Stunning star trail photography

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These lovely star trail photos by an amateur photographer from Bendigo bring a new perspective to the night sky.

5. Shark attacks in Australia: a timeline

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There have been 877 shark attacks in Australia since records began in 1791, 216 of which have been fatal.

6. Best secluded coastal campsites in Australia

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There’s nothing like a secluded, cheap getaway. Here are the best beach campsites in Australia.

7. Ten of the best Australian mountains to climb

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Treat yourself to spectacular vistas and a physical challenge by adding these mountains to your climbing to-do list.

8. Touring the Kimberley from on high

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An aerial highway over the Kimberley represents a winning vantage point for the world-renowned region.

9. Australia’s best sunrise/sunset spots

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We’ve put together the ultimate list of the best places in Australia to catch amazing sunrises and sunsets.

10. Iconic images: Australia’s Rennie Ellis

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The work of iconic Australian photographer, Rennie Ellis, documents a fancy-free time in the country’s past.

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In 1953 Beaconsfield, Tasmania, becomes the first Australian town to have its water supply treated with fluoride to combat tooth decay.

The hardest night

The first Australian ascent of Mt Everest in 1984 is one of the great feats of mountaineering. Climbed by a small team semi-alpine style, with no bottled oxygen, via the Great (Norton) Couloir, it remains unrepeated 40 years later.