History & Culture
Ned Kelly: Hero or hell raiser?
Although Ned Kelly was laid to rest with his family in 2014, the nation is still divided on whether he was a hero or hellraiser.
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Wildlife
Gallery: Christmas Island red crab migration
Each year, up to about 120 million red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) scuttle to the sea from the forest across Christmas Island in an effort to mate. It is a commute which overwhelms the island – the 135sq.km Australian-owned island, located in the Indian Ocean 2600km northwest of Perth, has just over 2000 human inhabitants.
Science & Environment
Australian endangered species list
A comprehensive list of Australia’s critically endangered animals.
History & Culture
Gallery: painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge is literally a never-ending job
History & Culture
Gallery: Sydney Harbour Bridge opens, 1932
On Saturday, March 19, 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge officially opened.
Wildlife
Best Australian wildlife apps of 2014
It’s easier than ever to become a wildlife expert, or help researchers study our animals and plants
History & Culture
Gallery: Dick Smith’s record breaking balloon flight
Australian Geographic’s founder Dick Smith and fellow balloonist John Wallington went down in history on 18 June 1993 – beating odds that seven other attempts failed to overcome – and became the first people to fly a hot air balloon across the Australian continent. The Australian crossing had been tried by many with no luck. In the end, however, their epic adventure was a little over 40 hours.
Wildlife
Why spiders don’t stick to their webs
Flies get stuck fast, so there must be a reason why spiders are able to escape the sticky clutches of their webs.
Science & Environment
Bob Brown reflects on saving the Franklin River
Bob Brown looks back over the 30 years since the historic High Court decision that saved the Franklin
Science & Environment
Beehives for Humanity
In a bid to ensure the honeybee’s survival, do-it-yourself hobbyists are installing hives in backyards and on rooftops across Australia.