Australian Geographic Magazine - July - August 2023

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Australian Geographic JULY-AUGUST ISSUE #175 2023

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Women's soccer was banned in the 1920s. A century on, Australia co-hosts the Women's World Cup.

2 mins

The Flying Pieman

IT'S ONE OF THOSE yarns you hear sitting around a pub on a Friday evening and accept with a grain or two of salt.

2 mins

Kailu George Jr

A continuation in the series of interviews between First Nations advocate Thomas Mayo (An invitation to listen, AG 170) and the Indigenous community leaders he has met since he toured Australia in 2019 with the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

5 mins

High seas safeguard

For the first time, oceans beyond national water boundaries have been officially recognised for protection.

2 mins

5 EPIC DRIVES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND

From the river crossings and corrugations of a Cape York adventure or the red sands and gorge country of the Outback, to an island exploration or driving from reef to rain-forest, North Queensland serves up the very best of Aussie road trips, where the drive is just as important as the destination.

7 mins

Neanderthal DNA kills superbugs

SUPERBUGS ARE BACTERIA nasty enough to kill people. Worse, they are almost totally resistant to most antibiotics.

1 min

Where did Earth's water come from?

OUR PLANET’S OCEANS are something we take for granted. But for planetary scientists seeking to understand their origin, there are questions to be answered.

1 min

A BIRDING PARADISE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC

New Zealand's birdlife has been heavily affected by introduced feral predators, but Rakiura is an avian utopia.

6 mins

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAINS

Inspired by the Scottish Munros, peak baggers in Australia can now add the 158 Tasmanian Abels to their list of must-climb mountains.

10+ mins

A BIT OF EVERYTHING

Mildura, on the banks of the mighty Murray River, is in the middle of nowhere and the centre of everywhere,

10+ mins

LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS

More Australians want to reduce their environmental impact and travel with purpose. But working out how sustainable your holiday might be is far from easy.

9 mins

CAN AIR TRAVEL EVER REALLY BE SUSTAINABLE?

A raft of new technologies promise to make jetting off on holiday less damaging to our planet, but what difference will they really make, and should we all be ditching the departure lounge for the railway station and the bus depot?

6 mins

FOLLOW YOUR ART

Victoria's burgeoning Silo Art Trail is bringing tourists to towns and pride to rural communities.

9 mins

The devil's advocates

Get up close and personal with the world's largest marsupial carnivore on Aussie Ark's Australian Geographic Expedition.

6 mins

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Australian Geographic Magazine Description:

Australian Geographic is a bi-monthly magazine that was founded in 1986. Australian Geographic features articles on a wide range of topics related to Australia's natural history, environment, and culture. It also features stunning photography and illustrations.

Here are some of the features of Australian Geographic Magazine:

* Stunning photography: Australian Geographic features stunning photography of Australia's natural world. The magazine's photographers have won numerous awards for their work.
* Expert writing: Australian Geographic features articles written by experts on a variety of topics related to Australia's natural history, environment, and culture.
* In-depth features: Australian Geographic features in-depth features on a variety of topics. These features are often accompanied by stunning photography and illustrations.
* Travel stories: Australian Geographic features travel stories about Australia's natural wonders. These stories are a great way to plan your next adventure.
* Conservation stories: Australian Geographic features stories about the challenges facing Australia's natural environment. These stories are a call to action to help protect our natural heritage.

If you are interested in learning more about Australia's natural world, then Australian Geographic Magazine is a great resource. It is a beautiful and informative magazine that will inspire you to explore Australia's wild places.