History & Culture
A complete guide to Charters Towers, QLD
Once referred to as “The World” by its inhabitants because it “had everything”, this historic goldmining centre used to be Queensland’s second-largest town.
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Science & Environment
Stinkhorns: the fungi that smell like rotting flesh on purpose
Have you noticed a foul stench at the bottom of your garden?
News
‘Surprise’ coral found off Sunshine Coast
An unexpected abundance of coral has been found in the waters off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Science & Environment
Create your own sustainability adventure
To encourage people to change things, you have to engage them. And the way to do that comes down to creativity.
History & Culture
Visit the humble cottage where Sir Hubert Wilkins was born
Best-selling author Peter FitzSimons, in his 2021 biography of Sir Hubert Wilkins, describes his subject as Australia’s greatest explorer. However, Wilkins’ name – which has so many “firsts” attached to it – is not as well known as it should be.
History & Culture
A complete guide to Red Cliffs, VIC
Pivotal to the nation’s post-war recovery, the town of Red Cliffs has come to be defined by its connection to the Murray River and rich agricultural production.
News
No, this snake isn’t hugging a bread roll
The resemblance between this clutch of python eggs and a pull-apart bread bun is uncanny.
News
Is ‘Toadzilla’ a sign of enormous cane toads to come?
It’s possible – toads grow as large as their environment allows.
History & Culture
Victoria’s wild western walk
From rocky sea cliffs and wild beaches to stunning rivers and tall forests, the four distinct habitats of Victoria’s Great South West Walk make it one of the most diverse long-distance hikes in Australia.
News
Is it time to unleash carp herpes?
Exploding carp numbers are ‘like a house of horrors’ for our rivers.