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Could feral animals in Australia become distinct species?
It’s possible – and we’re seeing some early signs.
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History & Culture
Listening to the voices: Sammy Wilson (Tjama Uluru)
First Nations advocate Thomas Mayo visits Uluru – both the rock and the man.
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Croc sighted near Brisbane an accidental visitor
Experts say a saltwater crocodile reported near Minjerribah, off Brisbane, is likely to be a “vagrant” that’s swum well south of its usual home.
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Bush rat kingdom thrives at Sydney’s North Head
Species reintroductions often focus on the threatened and endangered. But one rewilding project in Sydney shows that transplanting common species can give ecosystems a much-needed leg up.
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Echidnas blow snot bubbles to stay cool
Just when we thought these iconic Australian creatures couldn’t get any quirkier, it turns out they use their own mucus to beat the heat, new research has found.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: The NDIS begins
2013: Disabled Australians get a national insurance support scheme.
Wildlife
‘More potent than cyanide’: how to stay safe from blue-ringed octopus
Blue-ringed octopus are famed for being one of the most venomous animals on the planet, and the symptoms from a bite are the stuff of nightmares. But how worried do you need to be?
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Zebra finches are social singers, new research finds
Song plays an important social role for zebra finches in the wild, upending theories that songbirds only sing to establish territory and attract a mate, a new study reveals.
Science & Environment
The power of one: solar and battery power is your first step to a greener future
Time and time again we’ve witnessed big change come from small first steps, like a homeowner making the decision to adopt solar and battery power. This revolution has begun.
History & Culture
In pictures: Remembering Aquarius
It’s 50 years since the dying dairy town of Nimbin found new life as the counter-culture capital of Australia. We look back through the eyes of three photographers who were there.