Australia’s unsung hero

Australian George Hubert Wilkins was highly regarded in the USA, where he was famous for his brave exploits, but he’s still largely unknown in his home country. The post Australia’s unsung hero appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jan 10, 2024
Running rings around galaxies

When someone mentions a galaxy, odds are you’ll imagine a disc-like whirlpool of stars rotating majestically in space. If you grew up in Britain, you’d probably imagine a chocolate bar, but that’s a different story. The post Running rings around gala...

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Jan 09, 2024
Rescuing the goddess of the grasslands

An unlikely collaboration between Queensland pastoralists and conservationists is helping save one of our prettiest and rarest parrots. The post Rescuing the goddess of the grasslands appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jan 08, 2024
The bigger they come

Sure, Egypt has the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramid of Cheops, but Australia has giant prawns. The post The bigger they come appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jan 08, 2024
People power offensive

Each year, experts and citizen scientists come together in the Walpole Wilderness BioBlitz to survey the natural wonders of the South West region of Western Australia. The post People power offensive appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jan 01, 2024
Up and away

California’s famous Pacific Airshow landed – for the first time – on the Gold Coast in August 2023, for three days of non-stop, sky-high thrills. The post Up and away appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Dec 31, 2023
A dangerous 2023: how the hottest year unfolded

The only way to avoid 2023 being the hottest year ever is for December to be coldest ever. That’s not going to happen. The post A dangerous 2023: how the hottest year unfolded appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Dec 25, 2023