Newly discovered skink is a second unique species for Australia's Scawfell Island
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50 km east of ...
We combed through old botanical surveys to track how plants on Australia’s islands are changing
Stories of how the data was collected were fascinating. Some people camped on islands for weeks. Some scaled cliffs or jumped ...
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Trump has U.S. Indo-Pacific allies guessing on trade and security
As with Europe, the Trump administration is sending conflicting signals to America's long-standing allies in Asia, with whom ...
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How indigenous artists on remote Australian island keep traditions alive through art
Artist Pedro Wonaeamirri grabs a chunk of chalky ochre from a seaside cliff on a remote island off Australia’s Northern ... about a 30-minute flight – north of the city of Darwin.
How to get the most from Australia: Get off the beaten track - Trip Notes
Chris Zeiher, a writer for Lonely Planet, has a few handy tips for Kiwis wanting to visit Australia - and get off the ...
Residents of islands that saved millions from Cyclone Alfred say they are the lucky ones
Queensland's bay islands act as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from severe storm surges, and helped save Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred.
Scientists discover second unique lizard on Scawfell Island near Mackay
A new lizard species, dubbed the Scawfell Island sunskink (Lampropholis isla), has been formally named after being discovered ...
Australia could experience most cyclones in 19 years as a tropical low sits off the WA coast
Australia could experience the most cyclones in 19 years, with a tropical low off the West Australian coast likely to develop ...
Australia’s allies must step up in the Indo-Pacific
Readers’ letters on dealing with Donald Trump’s isolationism, looking to Congress for tariff relief, Rio’s clean energy move, ...
Red Rock Hut king island: luxury and isolation in Tasmania’s coast
In an overcrowded, overburdened world, it’s invigorating, almost shocking, to have an entire stretch of coastline to yourself ...
Cyclone Alfred expected to hit outer islands early Saturday morning
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to hit the mainland between 6am and 7am on Saturday, leading to significant rainfall over a 48-hour period.
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North Stradbroke Island elder and ranger wins land clearing appeal against Redland City Council
Darren Burns, Land and Sea manager with QYAC (Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation) on Stradbroke Island. Picture: Glenn Hunt He was convicted in February last year in Brisbane ...