Dominant Dunes
Mobile sand has taken charge of a major chunk of the Australian continent over the past 30,000 years
Read MoreSummertime Blues
This month David reflects on his changing experience of summer, and what this may mean going into the future.
Read MoreThe Lucky Country
How missing out on majestic mountains and landscapes has ensured a stable and prosperous nation
Read MoreMagic Mangroves
Australia's northern coast is dominated by 'muddy' mangroves which play crucial roles in ecosystems
Read MoreThe Big Dry: How Competition For Water is Killing Our River Systems
We recently addressed the issue of the dying (or dead) Darling River and how it related to cotton farming. Now, we take a look at the broader issue of competition for water in all of our rivers, most especially those in the south-east.
Read MoreThe Great Barrier Reef: A Navigational Nightmare
Camper recounts the navigational hell the Great Barrier Reef put Captain Cook’s Endeavour through. Perhaps he would’ve been better off hitching up and taking the land-based route!
Read MoreHidden Treasures in the Kimberley
The Kimberley is a jewel in more ways than one. Beneath the ground there's a treasure trove of diamonds.
Read MoreAncient Australia
We take a look at Australia’s long-term geological trajectory, from a partly submerged continent, to one big snowball, to the mineral-rich continent of today.
Read MoreDrawing a Line in the Dirt
David Cook discusses the significance of the prophetic Goyder’s Line, which separates productive and barren land in South Australia.
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