Science & Environment
Oldest Australian DNA etched from eggshells
Fossilised eggshell from extinct giant birds reveal the oldest DNA traces of Australian fauna ever discovered.
Tag: Western Australia
Destinations
King’s Park
This beloved botanical park is like a favourite relative to those who like to escape the madding crowd.
History & Culture
CWA: Pearls and wisdom
The Country Women’s Association continues to play a valuable community role across Australia.
News
Shark Bay’s ancient connection
A new book exposes Shark Bay’s population of rare and wonderful Stromatolites.
Science & Environment
Forensic investigations: Can a fly solve a murder case?
Forget the glamour of prime-time television. Forensic investigation is a precise science based on careful – and sometimes malodorous – research.
Destinations
From Alice Spring to Shark Bay: A camel odyssey
Inspired by Robyn Davidson’s 1977 epic camel trek, Esther Nunn led three camels 3000km from Alice Springs to Shark Bay, WA.
Destinations
Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary: Held in reserve
The non-government Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary protects a precious slice of the Kimberley, WA.
Destinations
The Canning Stock Route
Age has not wearied Australia’s premier 4WD track, the Canning Stock Route.
Destinations
Ningaloo Reef: No longer a secret
Even with its long empty beaches, glistening turquoise waters and world-renowned wildlife, WA’s Ningaloo Reef remained a closely guarded secret. Now, it faces an uncertain future…