Environment

Dad back home after 28-year walk

Dad back home after 28-year walk

In 1998, English dad Karl Bushby went for a walk that would take him across four continents and last 28 years. Read all about his amazing journey before he made it back to his mother’s door

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Tornadoes to hit the East Coast

Tornadoes to hit the East Coast

You may be surprised to learn that Australia annually experiences tornadoes powerful enough to lift cars and cattle into the air – here’s what you need to know about these towering twisters

Cricket saving lives in South Africa

Cricket saving lives in South Africa

In a poor place – where South African boys and girls can get caught up in crime and are overexposed to hardship – cricket has become a powerful weapon for overcoming childhood poverty

Iconic Louvre reopens to visitors

Iconic Louvre reopens to visitors

The world’s most visited museum has been forced to close its doors after rioters barricaded the entrance, with shocking images emerging. Find out why France has been rocked by violent unrest

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Why dub a glacier ‘Doomsday’?

Why dub a glacier ‘Doomsday’?

The Antarctic glacier twice the size of Tasmania could reshape the world’s coastlines. What do we know about the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ and how did it get its name?

Hunt is on to eradicate fire ants

Hunt is on to eradicate fire ants

Biosecurity experts need Aussies on the lookout for invasive red fire ants, after the super stingers were detected in Sydney for the first time. Here’s why the tiny ants pose a massive challenge for us all

Tiny Fijian bee faces extinction

Tiny Fijian bee faces extinction

A very wee bee the size of a grain of rice was discovered just two years ago in the trees of the island nation. But researchers believe that 99 per cent have already vanished – what is happening?

Snakes sneak into Aussie airport

Snakes sneak into Aussie airport

Why do dozens of snakes decide to visit this central Australian airport each summer? Turns out the cool ‘human habitat’ is the perfect place for snakes to shelter from the hot, summer sun

Aussie state swarmed by moths

Aussie state swarmed by moths

Millions of bogong moths have become lost in the bright lights of the city after being blown off course during their yearly migration – but experts say the swarm is great news for the environment

Chemicals found in our fresh food

Chemicals found in our fresh food

A new report shows some supermarket staples contain traces of pesticides. Find out which foods Aussie families stock up on each week may be tainted and how to reduce your exposure

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World map more than meets the eye

World map more than meets the eye

Australia will now look bigger on the world map after the UN voted to change the way the Earth is projected into map form. Let’s take a look at maps and how they shape our world view

Aussie boy’s snake handling stuns

Aussie boy’s snake handling stuns

This Aussie boy shocked thousands of viewers after footage of him moving a python went viral, but experts say even non-venomous snakes should never be handled. WATCH THE VIDEO

Bilby breeding a stunning success

Bilby breeding a stunning success

Once pushed to just 10 per cent of their former range, greater bilbies are making a comeback as new figures show the success of Taronga’s breeding program just in time for National Bilby Day

Twin Towers endure 25 years on

Twin Towers endure 25 years on

It has been 25 years since the most significant terrorist attack in modern history robbed New York City of the ‘jewel in its crown’, the Twin Towers, yet the legacy of the iconic buildings still stands

Has Noah’s ark been found?

Has Noah’s ark been found?

Researchers say they believe they have found relics that suggest a large ark buried near Turkey’s Mount Ararat, but could it really be the fabled ark of Noah?

Society and Culture

Who was the Crocodile Hunter?

Who was the Crocodile Hunter?

Larrikin croc wrangler Steve Irwin has been lovingly remembered on the 20th anniversary of his passing, with daughter Bindi and son Robert leading the tributes to the wildlife conservationist

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Beacon of hope after flood tragedy

Beacon of hope after flood tragedy

Religious pilgrims visiting one of the world’s holiest mountains were among those who lost their lives after the glacier collapsed at the Nepal-Tibet border, inspiring Mark Knight’s symbolic tribute