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Scale tales: guide to Aussie skinks

From leafy gardens to harsh desert, no bushwalk is complete without a skink scurrying by. Open Gallery | Article

The nebula, Ira's Ghost, is stumping scientists because its 'boomerang' has no defined light source. (Photo: NASA)

"Ghost" nebula puzzles astronomers

Experts are perplexed as to what could be lighting up the 'boomerang' in this spectacular nebula. Open Gallery | Article

The first colour image of a Dwarf Swainsona wildflower of Central Australia. (Photo: Samuel Goss)

Central Australia wildflowers on display

Photos taken over 60 years ago are the earliest colour images of Central Australian wildflowers. Open Gallery | Article

Ron Oldfield's image of Didymosphaenia-geminata, which was a finalist in the award for Eureka science photography.

Best science and nature photos awarded

The nation's top science and nature photos are revealed at the 2010 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Open Gallery | Article

Alice Springs School of the Air student Paul Machado receives his lessons over the radio. (Photo: Frances Mocnik)

Australia's School of the Air

School of the Air teacher Kylie Hanson takes us through a typical day in a 1.3 million sq. km schoolyard. Open Gallery | Article

How plague almost demolished historic Sydney

Sydney's oldest district is steeped in history - but the story behind its evolution is as rocky as the streets. Open Gallery | Article

High adventure: flying with a wingsuit

When these wingsuit trailblazers attempted the world record for the highest, longest and furthest flight they left nothing to chance. Chance had other... Open Gallery | Article

Richard's shots, such as 'Gnarled skeletons' pictured, are panoramas best viewed at wide format (Richard Green).

Helicopter camping in remote Australia

For 20 years Richard and Carolyn Green have made 'helicamping' trips to photograph the outback. Open Gallery | Article

Canning Stock Route: indigenous story

Aboriginal artists have joined together to present a collection of artwork, telling their history of the Canning Stock Route. Open Gallery | Article

In pictures: new deep sea creatures

Australian scientists have captured images from the ocean depths, revealing strange new critters. Open Gallery | Article

In the footsteps of Genghis Khan

AG Society adventurer Tim Cope gives insight into his epic solo journey across the remote steppes of Mongolia. Open Gallery | Article

The <i>Plastiki</i> sailing into Sydney Harbour on Monday, with a flotilla of well-wishers. (Photo: Carolyn Barry)

Plastiki sails into Sydney Harbour

After sailing 8,000 nautical miles, the boat made from plastic bottles has arrived in Sydney and will be here for a month. Open Gallery | Article

Australia's iconic lighthouses

Looking for unique accommodation? Why play keeper for a night in one of these historic Australian lighthouses. Open Gallery | Article

Climbing Everest

Australian husband and wife team have survived cancer and now they've survived the climb up the world's highest mountain. Open Gallery

National parks failing in Africa

A new study has revealed massive declines in the populations of large mammals since the 1970s. Open Gallery | Article

An aerial photograph of Lake Eyre flooding in 2009. (Photo: Peter Elfes)

Lake Eyre floods again

Lake Eyre is flooding again. See the magnificent photos of this rare event. Open Gallery | Article

Montmartre, Paris. Part of the collection of daily life works by Jo and John Wallace on exhibition in Sydney this month.

Everyday life photo exhibition opens

A photography exhibition about daily life in Australia and overseas opens this week in Sydney. Open Gallery | Article

Inside Arnhem Land

Emily Hanna, who won an Australian Institute of Professional Photography award for her documentary photography on the Maningrida indigenous community. Open Gallery

Epson panoramic photography awards

See the spectacular winning panoramic photos in the 2010 Epson International Photographic Pano Awards. Open Gallery

Tasmania's veiled beauty

A posse of photographers descended on the stunning Vale of Belvoir to document the facets of this latest jewel in Tasmania's conservation crown. Open Gallery | Article

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