Contemporary marine park management is infused with traditional knowledge to tackle new threats on the Great Barrier Reef. The post Ancient know-how meets a modern challenge appeared first on Australian Geographic.
More than 3000sq.km of forests on NSW’s Mid North Coast have been earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. But there’s still work to be done before this proposed reserve becomes the safe haven koalas desperately need. The post Clear-cutting koal...
The use of the prefix ‘great’ in Australian placename nomenclature is a prominent bookmark in our country’s past. The post What’s behind our fascination for naming places ‘great’? appeared first on Australian Geographic.
After intensive planning, recovery for this endangered marsupial species is being stepped up to secure its future. The post Rescuing the chuditch appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Carbon mountain bike wheels are often considered a luxury, not an essential. The Reserve 30SL wheels aim to prove they are, in fact, absolutely necessary for keen mountain bikers looking to optimise their ride. The post Reserve 30SL wheels: Tested ap...
Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions. The post Birds are the ultimate architects, designing t...
‘Frog saunas’ could help save endangered species from the devastating chytrid fungus. The post How soaking in saunas could save our frogs appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Does last summer’s mass coral bleaching event sound a death knell for Australia’s beloved Great Barrier Reef? “Not on my watch!” is the message coming from the army of heartbroken, but resolute, marine scientists who’ve responded to the crisis by dou...
1975: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is created. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Protecting the Great Barrier Reef appeared first on Australian Geographic.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first aerial circumnavigation of Australia. Aviator Michael Smith retraces the flight in his unique amphibious flying boat, Southern Sun, starting and finishing at RAAF Base Point Cook, on Melbourne’s Port...