Sammy Wilson (Tjama Uluru)

Anangu, Custodian of Uluru.

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.

Atmospheric rivers

Although they've been around for millennia, atmospheric rivers were only discovered by humans during the past 25 years.

The Lost Children of Daylesford

AUSTRALIA'S HISTORY has many tragic chapters, and we commemorate these events with monuments, exhibitions and public services.

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.

Launch of Life. Be in it.

1975: One of Australia's most recognisable health campaigns begins.

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.

Saving Our Sea Lions

A radical trial treating a sinister parasite in newborn Australian sea lion pups could help rescue the species.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swing Time

Miniskirts, beehives and boaters made for a memorable image that captures the spirit of an era.

Strait Talking

The Winds of Zenadth festival is one of Australia’s most vibrant celebrations of song, dance, language and history.

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.

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.

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.

Jungle Royalty

Australia’s cassowaries aren’t as rare as we thought but there’s still much to discover about these enigmatic rainforest birds.

Delving Into Tasmania's Underground

Cavers discover a flooded subterranean passage that sets a new record for Australia’s deepest cave system.

Urban Battler

The grey-headed flying-fox is facing increasing threats and an uncertain future.

Howe Magnificent

Volunteers on the third annual Australian Geographic Society Lord Howe Island scientific expedition helped discover insect species previously unknown to science.

Off To The Races

A rural community embraces its diversity with a festival celebrating culture…and camels.

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.

Old Town New Prospects

After casting off its industrial past, Queenstown, Tasmania, is emerging as a destination for nature lovers and artists.

Taking The Eyre

Nailing the perfect shot of Lake Eyre in flood isn’t easy, even with a bird’s-eye view, but expert tuition helps a group of keen shutterbugs zone in on the essentials of this rare spectacle.

Solving An Ecological Mystery

Ancient Aboriginal knowledge is helping to fill in the missing details of epic migrations made by Australia’s freshwater eel species.

Honeysuckle Creek

and The Little-known Heroes Of The Moon Walk Broadcast

Frill Seekers

Scientists are discovering why our frillneck lizard has one of the animal world’s most dramatic displays.

Finding Barclay's Treasure

Retired motor-racing legend Larry Perkins solves a 100-year mystery in the desert.

Generation Of Change

Born into war and violence, Timor-Leste’s millennials are shaping the new country’s future.