Australian Geographic Magazine
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH A CARNIVORE
Not so long ago saltwater crocodiles were considered vermin in Australia and shot on sight. Now the reptiles are appreciated as a valuable commodity in the country's far north...and they're thriving.
10+ min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
ACCIDENTAL ACTIVISTS
What makes a person fight for a cause? Meet a surfer, a miner and a farmer who've all gone rogue – with reason.
10+ min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
LIVING THE GOOD LIFE
Margaret River pulls back its velvet curtain to reveal a surprising and inspiring commitment to eco-conscious survival and it's working.
10+ min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
BOGS OF BOUNTY
High in the Victorian Alps, the earthy depths of a pristine wetland ecosystem survive unaffected by bushfires and shielded from invasive species.
3 min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
SOUNDTRACK TO A NEW LIFE
Dulcie Holland is best known for her books on music theory. But in a career spanning nearly 70 years, she also composed music for documentaries promoting Australia's postwar immigration strategy.
6 min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
MILES FRANKLIN'S MOUNTAIN COUNTRY
The landscapes and wildlife of the Brindabellas, west of our national capital, provided inspiration for renowned Australian writer Miles Franklin.
8 min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
Sammy Wilson (Tjama Uluru)
Anangu, Custodian of Uluru.
10 min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
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.
10+ min |
January - February 2023
Australian Geographic Magazine
Atmospheric rivers
Although they've been around for millennia, atmospheric rivers were only discovered by humans during the past 25 years.
2 min |
September - October 2022
Australian Geographic Magazine
The Lost Children of Daylesford
AUSTRALIA'S HISTORY has many tragic chapters, and we commemorate these events with monuments, exhibitions and public services.
2 min |
September - October 2022
Australian Geographic Magazine
King Tut’s forgotten man
As celebrations ramp up to mark 100 years since the most famous archaeological discovery of all time, meet the little-known Tasmanian Egyptologist who played a pivotal role.
7 min |
September - October 2022
Australian Geographic Magazine
Launch of Life. Be in it.
1975: One of Australia's most recognisable health campaigns begins.
3 min |
September - October 2022
Australian Geographic Magazine
The Good Earth
There’s a growing mound of evidence that spending time in a habitat with healthy soil can be very good for you.
10+ min |
November December 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Saving Our Sea Lions
A radical trial treating a sinister parasite in newborn Australian sea lion pups could help rescue the species.
8 min |
November December 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Rescuing The Reef
Justin Gilligan joins scientists on an expedition to the far northern Great Barrier Reef to witness the annual mass coral spawning spectacle and to look for ways to help this ecosystem under pressure.
10+ min |
November December 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Flying Far
The centenary of the 1919 England to Australia Air Race provides a chance to remember this largely forgotten chapter of aviation history and honour the courageous men who pioneered modern international flight.
10+ min |
November - December 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Bush School
Nature-based schools are gaining momentum in Australia as more and more kids are swapping the classroom for the bush and proving that quality learning can take place in non-traditional settings.
10 min |
November December 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
The Old Wool Road
From its beginnings as an Aboriginal songline to its heyday as a busy stock route, the Wool Road offers a fascinating journey between Canberra and the coast with plenty of reasons to tarry along its twists and turns.
6 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Swing Time
Miniskirts, beehives and boaters made for a memorable image that captures the spirit of an era.
1 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Strait Talking
The Winds of Zenadth festival is one of Australia’s most vibrant celebrations of song, dance, language and history.
9 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Splendid Protection
Kept safe by a quarter of a century of World Heritage listing, the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are an unparalleled glimpse into an ancient wilderness.
9 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Putting Australia On The Map
Dutch navigators had accurately charted some two-thirds of the Australian coastline in the 170 years before Captain Cook’s arrival in 1770.
9 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Reaching Deep
Texan explorer and industrialist Victor Vescovo this year dived deeper beneath the ocean than anyone had ever done before. This exclusive insight details the epic journey that took him there.
7 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Jungle Royalty
Australia’s cassowaries aren’t as rare as we thought but there’s still much to discover about these enigmatic rainforest birds.
7 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Delving Into Tasmania's Underground
Cavers discover a flooded subterranean passage that sets a new record for Australia’s deepest cave system.
6 min |
September - October 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Urban Battler
The grey-headed flying-fox is facing increasing threats and an uncertain future.
6 min |
March - April 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Howe Magnificent
Volunteers on the third annual Australian Geographic Society Lord Howe Island scientific expedition helped discover insect species previously unknown to science.
6 min |
March - April 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Off To The Races
A rural community embraces its diversity with a festival celebrating culture…and camels.
6 min |
July - August 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
The End Of The Climb
Indigenous tourism opportunities are growing around Uluru as the deadline approaches for the ban on climbing the huge Central Australian rock.
10+ min |
July - August 2019
Australian Geographic Magazine
Old Town New Prospects
After casting off its industrial past, Queenstown, Tasmania, is emerging as a destination for nature lovers and artists.
7 min |