Archive
Highway One: remote Western Australia
Australia’s national road, Highway One, weaves through some remote parts of the country.
AG Blog
Building a replica Mawson’s Hut
As journal editor Ian Conellan reports, the AG Society is rolling up its sleeves for a great cause.
AG Blog
Douglas Mawson’s centenary flotilla
Earlier this month, a flotilla of ships celebrated 100 years since the Australian Antarctic Expedition set off.
History & Culture
On this day: Rum rebellion rocks Sydney
In 1808, NSW Governor William Bligh was ousted in Australia’s first and only military coup.
History & Culture
On this day: Banjo Paterson was born
Banjo Paterson, the Australian bush poet who penned Waltzing Matilda, was born on 17 February 1864.
History & Culture
On this day: Hinkler’s solo flight from England to Australia
The first solo flight from England to Australia was completed on 22 February 1928 by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler.
AG Blog
Biting the dust at the Warwick Rodeo
30,000 spectators gather to watch the power and the glory of Warwick’s rodeo, held in October every year.
AG Blog
How to draw natural history
We recognise excellence in one of only a handful of natural history art courses in the world.
AG Blog
Submarine man enters record books again
Australian Geographic’s own underwater pioneer has achieved a world-first that saw him submerged for 14 days.
History & Culture
On this day: Amy Johnson breaks record
On 24 May 1930 Amy Johnson became the first aviatrix to conquer the London to Darwin solo flight.