History & Culture
Capturing the change in Wimmera
A team of photographers documents decline in this western Victorian rural stronghold where agriculture is thriving but the towns are dying.
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Destinations
A complete guide to Denmark, WA
This small town nestled between beautiful beaches and tall timber country is an ideal holiday destination.
News
State of the Climate report details grim consequences of Australia’s rising temperatures
Australia is facing longer fire seasons, more intense tropical cyclones and oceans riddled with acidity due to rising global temperatures.
News
Baited breath: Tassie devils are dying from cancer but a new vaccine approach could help save them
Researchers are developing a new Tassie devil vaccine and a clever way to deliver the edible baits.
News
Calling all frog fans – jump on in!
This FrogID Week (11–20 November), the Australian Museum is calling on the public to help save Australia’s frog populations by recording frogs living in backyards, local parks and bushlands using the free FrogID app.
News
Mozzie numbers are booming: giant ones, tiny ones, deadly ones. Which ones should you look out for?
Australia has around 300 mosquito species and they’re everywhere right now. Here’s what you need to know.
History & Culture
The Dakota diamonds mystery
In 1942 a Dakota aircraft crashed on a remote beach in Western Australia carrying millions of dollars’ worth of cut diamonds. Where are they now?
News
If K’gari (Fraser Island) didn’t exist, neither would the Great Barrier Reef, research finds
Scientists had always been puzzled by why the Great Barrier Reef formed long after Australia had conditions suitable for reef growth. It turns out the answer might be K’gari (Fraser Island).
Science & Environment
Puff go the spores: this is what happens when you poke earthstar fungi
Introducing the star of the mushroom world.