Writer Liz Ginis grew from toddler to teen in the green pastures and eucalypt forests of the Bellinger Valley on the NSW Mid North Coast. The post Notes from the field: Koala-loving community appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Hugely popular hot mineral springs in an area of scrubby Gulf Savannah country known as the “never-never” are the main drawcard at this tiny settlement. The post A complete guide to Mataranka, NT appeared first on Australian Geographic.
As the natural world continues to take a hit from climate change, biodiversity loss and other human-induced changes, the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition reminds us, yet again, of the beauty and inspiration...
Marine scientists have used underwater ultrasounds to monitor the health of whale shark populations at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. The post Scientists pose as cleaner fish to perform whale shark ultrasounds appeared first on Australian Geogra...
Sawfish are among the world’s most unusual marine creatures. But some species are also among the most threatened animals on the planet. The post Mightier than the saw appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Conserving Australia’s biodiversity requires a national reckoning, argues wildlife ecologist Euan Ritchie. The post OPINION: Law reform for nature appeared first on Australian Geographic.
It’s winter in Australia, but as you’ve probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this weekend were well above average for this time of year. The post A climate expert explains why Australia...
They live in a secret underground world, hidden down the cracks of the hardened clay soil of outback Queensland – small as a mouse, cute as a bilby and sometimes as ferocious as a tiger. The post ‘If we can’t find them, we can’t protect them’: The ra...
Japan’s mountainous Daisetsuzan Range offers some of the best alpine hiking in the world, as Laura Waters discovers. The post Hiking across the roof of Hokkaido, Japan appeared first on Australian Geographic.
An atmosphere of colonial Australia imbues this charming town between Hobart and Launceston. The post A complete guide to Ross, TAS appeared first on Australian Geographic.