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Aussie lingo: coo-ee
Shout out a “coo-ee” just about anywhere and you’ll get a response. Frank Povah tells us the origin of this classic call.
Tag: audio
Science & Environment
The sights and sounds of the Tarkine
Two nature-lovers from Victoria have captured the soundscape of Australia’s largest temperate rainforest.
History & Culture
Aussie lingo: nongs and drongos
Frank Povah chats about the history of this classic Aussie word for ‘fool’.
History & Culture
(non) Aussie lingo: coral
Some public personas might use the word ‘coralled’, but it’s not remotely Australian.
History & Culture
Aussie lingo: sheila
Frank Povah argues that the demise of ‘sheila’ is a shame and that it deserves a come back.
Science & Environment
Editor’s chat: saving bilbies
AG editor Ian Connellan chats about an important program to save endangered bilbies.
News
Scientists eavesdrop on fish chatter
Perth researchers are recording the vocalisations of a range of native fish.
News
On this day: death of Australia’s first megastar
She’s the face on our $100 note, but many Australians may never have heard of this enigmatic figure.
History & Culture
Aussie lingo: Furphy
Frank Povah finds the origins of another true blue term from our odd Aussie vernacular.
News
Iceberg sound the key to Antarctic changes
Listen to the audio helping scientists to keep an ear on changes in the Antarctic ice shelf.