Climate
Torres Strait Islanders lose climate change case against Australian government
The Federal Court has handed down its long-awaited judgement in a four-year climate case brought by Torres Strait Islanders.
History & Culture
‘Tears of joy’ in Paris for Australia’s latest World Heritage site
After decades of lobbying, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation is finally celebrating formal international protection for one of the world’s biggest assemblages of rock art at Murujuga in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
History & Culture
Farina: From railhead to ruins
Once a thriving town at the end of the Central Australia Railway, South Australia’s Farina is now only home to tourists exploring the ruins.
History & Culture
50 years after ‘Jaws’ the man-eater myth has been retired
In the half a century since Jaws was released we know so much more about sharks’ amazing biology.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The wheat that changed Australia
1903: William Farrer begins distributing Federation wheat.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The ongoing campaign to abolish nuclear weapons
In 2017, the Nobel Peace Prize was won by a Melbourne-founded nuclear disarmament organisation.
History & Culture
Music’s hidden realm
A Melbourne photographer is capturing images of musical instruments as the world has never seen them.
History & Culture
Embracing all life
Driven by tragedy, philosopher Danielle Celermajer champions radical kindness for the earth and its creatures.
History & Culture
Notes from the field: Regional trailblazing
To shoot our three-part Regional Innovations series we called on the talents of Western Australia-based photographer Duncan Wright.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: Azaria Chamberlain final inquest
June 2012: A fourth inquest passes final judgement on the cause of Azaria Chamberlain’s death.