Rising temperatures, shrinking glaciers, wildfires and droughts are now the biggest danger to Earth’s natural heritage sites including the Great Barrier Reef.
The Australian Fossil Mammal Sites, including Riversleigh and Naracoorte, were listed as World Heritage sites 25 years ago today.
This could be the first time an Australian World Heritage site is nominated exclusively for Aboriginal cultural values.
One of the earliest known aquaculture systems on Earth, in south-western Victoria, is one step closer to becoming Australia’s 20th World Heritage site.
In 1981 Australia had three World Heritage sites. From Uluru to Shark Bay, we now have 19 stunning protected sites.
Australia has more than 500 national parks and some get all the glory, but these 11 are some little-known gems
World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is a birdwatcher’s delight
Like a buried treasure chest, WA’s Purnululu kept its secrets well hidden until very recently.
A new observatory and research centre will provide access to the the World Heritage-listed rainforest.