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Water use in cotton farming and one of the worst droughts in recent history are combining to quickly drain the Darling River of its last drops. the consequences for New South Wales and wider australia could be enormous.

It's not just dinosaurs beneath Queensland's surface. There's gas too and the mining industry wants their share. But farmers are worried about the consequences.

Camper's resident offroad-loving geologist takes a closer look at Australia's magnificent interior lands.

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.

David Cook discusses the significance of the prophetic Goyder’s Line, which separates productive and barren land in South Australia.

Australian craters

Australia is a hotbed for prehistoric research, with teams still finding fossilised specimens in areas across Northern NSW and SA, right through to central and northern Queensland.

Travel: Birdsville to Dilldoll Rock

The Kimberley is a jewel in more ways than one. Beneath the ground there's a treasure trove of diamonds.

Exploring the mileposts of a long forgotten sea can be the basis of many great camping journeys.

Cooky waxes lyrical on the karri forests, landlocked dunes and deserted coastlines that form a geological paradise in our nation’s south-west.

Discover the fascinating geology and geography of Australia's Cape York Peninsula.

Who knew that Australia had its own share of volcanic activity? Cooky takes a look at the magma madness going on below us at every moment.

Opals are a major part of Australia's mining industry, and the many opal fields that are dotted across our countryside also make for great camper trailer destinations.

As Australia's longest river, the Mighty Murray has played an important part in our country's history and is vital to the continued existence of the region's diverse ecosystem.