This is Australia’s only icebreaker. Here’s why experts say we need another
A parliamentary report has called on for a second icebreaking vessel and more reliable funding for Antarctic research.
Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump may be tested as the Indian leader kicks off ...
Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) ...
Vanuatu islands rocked by a magnitude six earthquake
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu. The earthquake was recorded at 11.09am on Monday near Port ...
Get to this idyllic but overlooked South Pacific island before the crowds do
For decades, Norfolk Island was regarded as a place suitable only for the “newly wed or the nearly dead”. Meanwhile, its ...
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How I Explored Tasmania's Hidden Southern Coast by Catamaran
A state-of-the-art catamaran reveals a stretch of Tasmania’s rugged southern coastline that few visitors get to see.
There’s been an increase in shark attacks across the country – here’s why
An increasing number of people swimming in the ocean and climate change have contributed to a spate in shark attacks over the ...
Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja has once again underlined why he is Australia's finest batsman in ...
It’s official: Australia’s ocean surface was the hottest on record in 2024
Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface, and their warming is gravely concerning. So how much is down to climate change ...
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Flood recovery package delivers $8 million kick start for North Queensland clean-up
An $8 million Community Relief Fund, jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments, is now available to councils impacted by flooding and severe weather, to allow them to kick off ...
'Shining light': Teen shark attack victim remembered as community champion
A teenage girl who died when she was fatally mauled by a shark while swimming off the coast of Queensland's Bribie Island has ...