History & Culture
Come listen to the Land
Canberra, the land of the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples, has a new story to tell at the National Museum of Australia. It is the story of our Great Southern Land.
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News
Octopuses seen hurling debris at each other
A female octopus has been filmed repeatedly launching silt at a male trying to mate with her, with the male frequently ducking to avoid being hit.
History & Culture
A force to be reckoned with: 100 years of the CWA
Far beyond scones and jam, the influence of the Country Women’s Association has been at the frontline of Australia’s regional communities for 100 years, supporting rural women, advancing social justice and lobbying governments.
News
Baby boom for endangered eastern quolls
Records are being smashed at Aussie Ark’s Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary.
News
How to see Tuesday night’s Blood Moon
Tuesday night (8 November) will be the last chance to see a Blood Moon in Australian skies until 2025.
History & Culture
One of Tasmania’s biggest aviation mysteries has been re-enacted
What happened 50 years ago to the ill-fated flight of environmental activist Brenda Hean?
Wildlife
Platypus, be dammed: new threat to vulnerable species revealed
Platypus can glow green and hunt prey with electricity – but can’t climb dams to find a mate. This is a problem.
News
Weird and wonderful discoveries: ancient underwater volcanoes bristle with sea life
Ground-breaking research voyage in Australia’s newest marine park uncovers rare deep-sea discoveries.
News
Spitting fish caught on camera
The incredible hunting behaviour of the archerfish has been captured on film.
News
The secret life of Nemo: new study finds clownfish keep peace on reef using ultraviolet flags
Research reveals clownfish use ultraviolet stripes to signal lower social rank and stay out of harm’s way with dominant anemone-mates.