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Snapshot: Australia’s larget political demonstration • In an unprecedented, and largely spontaneous, sign of national solidarity for reconciliation and support for First Nations people, more than 250,000 people walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 28 May 2000.
Tim the Yowie Man: The Long Beach whalebone saga
Australia Portrait: In the name of the great-great-grandfather • The legacy of the famed architect of the theory of evolution, Charles Darwin, is profoundly in evidence through his Aussie-based ancestor, Chris Darwin.
In search of our mysterious painted-snipe • As one of our most elususive birds, the endangered Australian painted-snipe is a must-see on every serious birdwatcher’s list.
Earth View Perspective: Moving on migration • A new international report reveals that many of Earth’s great animal migrations are under threat, including some in Australia’s own backyard.
Need to Know with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki: Agriculture and renewables
Defining Moments: Pemulwuy fights back • 1792 First Nations warrior Pemulwuy leads resistance against British colonists.
Space: Another ocean world?
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Sense of Place The Chronicles of Naracoorte • A stunning prehistoric view of life in south-eastern Australia has been forever captured in these caves.
Understanding Indigenous DNA • Groundbreaking research has identified that levels of genetic diversity among Indigenous Australians may be among the highest in the world.
Aust Most Endangered: Spreading the Joy • This charismatic little specialist termite eater is one of Australia’s most unusual and endearing marsupials.
Outback Starman • How does a former mineworker from Broken Hill end up working for the world’s biggest space agency, NASA?
Sex, stress and fertility in Australian wildlife • Hormones are driving a radical new approach to fighting the country’s extinction crisis.
Floating first • Colour fills the skies above Northam, Western Australia, as the Top Guns of the balloon world chase glory in the Women’s World Hot Air Balloon Championship.
Beyond the Emerald Fringe • Coochiemudlo is just a stone’s throw from the Brisbane CBD, but the island’s protected wilderness areas, tight-knit community and slower pace of living make it feel as though it’s worlds away.
From red dirt to the stars • Despite the lack of a strong, overarching national strategy, engineers, scientists, academics and entrepreneurs across the continent have been busy developing Australia into a spacefaring nation, building our modern space industry from the ground up.
Saving our bat babies • Join the frontline of a wildlife emergency that has left specialist flying-fox carers reeling.
Chasing the sun • With visions of a more sustainable future, teams from across the globe drive from Darwin to Adelaide in futuristic solar-powered vehicles, in one of the world’s most gruelling innovation and engineering competitions.
Unique experiences with our trusted travel partners • Unique expeditions and experiences from Australian Geographic and our trusted travel partners
Aus Quiz: Test your wits • How much do you really know about Australia? Test yourself!
Aussie Towns: Walhalla, Vic • This historic goldmining town in a...