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Australia's cutest baby animals

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00

They're adorable and most of them are in need of conservation efforts. Here are the cutest of Aussie critters.

Gallery: unsupported journey to the South Pole and back

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:23:37

Australian Geographic sponsored James Castrission and Justin Jones in their unsupported journey to the South Pole and back.

Reader photo contest: My favourite place

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:47:20

We bring you the best of your photographs showing off your favourite place.

GALLERY: Fraser Island, Queensland

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:09:15

Twenty years ago, the world’s largest sand island was inscribed on the World Heritage List, turning this local secret into one of Australia’s must-sees.

Top 10 wallpapers of 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:32:41

Flick through the 10 most popular wallpapers of the year, according to our readers.

Underground substations: Adelaide's hidden side

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:02:32

Randy Larcombe’s photos reveal a hidden, humming world underneath Adelaide's beating city heart.

Reader photo gallery: World Heritage sites of Australia

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:39:42

The best images from our readers of Australia's World Heritage sites.

Kimberley scientific expedition

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 10:09:54

The Australian Geographic scientific expedition to the Kimberley in WA uncovered many new species.

Barrington Tops: bushwalking haven

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:59:14

From ancient forests, to roaring waterfalls and brimming creeks, Barrington Tops is a nature haven.

Fred Brophy's outback boxing tent

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:27:01

Since the 1970s, Fred Brophy’s boxing tent has been a travelling spectacle in outback Queensland.

Reader photos: the outback

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:08:44

The outback is an iconic part of the Australian landscape, with its rugged landscapes and rich colours. Here are your shots.

Best panoramic photographs of 2011

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 18:07:11

More than 3,500 images from 985 photographers in 62 countries were entered into the Epson Pano awards. These are the best.

GALLERY: Kakadu, the big Wet

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:48:55

Each year The Wet rejuvenates the region of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory.

Reader photos: forests

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:33:52

From grand tree trunks to small animals and patterns of light filtering through, these are your forest shots.

Reader photos: Australian icons

Mon, 2 May 2011 16:47:43

From landmarks to cultural necessities and practices, these are icons of Australia.

Australia's High Commission in London

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:21:44

We go behind the scenes to get a rare glimpse of life in an Australian embassy.

Broken Hill: after the rains

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:12:14

Absent for decades, heavy rainfall has now brought the region around Broken Hill bursting back into vibrant life.

Reader photo gallery: Aussie landscapes

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:27:33

From sunsets and outback vistas to rainforests and beaches, these are your Aussie landscape photos.

Black Saturday bushfire: before and after

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:33:09

Photographer Andrew Quilty covered the Black Saturday bushfires. Two years later, he documents the regrowth.

Galapagos Islands: a step back in time

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:13:19

The Galápagos is one of the few places in the world to see wildlife untouched by man, and it doesn't disappoint.

Brisbane floods

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:55:40

The Brisbane flood is one of the most devastating in the nation's history.

Christmas Island's red crab migration

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:02:07

Each year, millions of red crabs traverse Christmas Island on ther perilous journey to the sea to breed.

Crocheted corals

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 15:50:11

See the creative expression of a hyperbolic plane - through crochet corals.

Walking the Overland Track

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:44:23

Tasmania's iconic bushwalk winds through 80 km of mountain peaks, alpine meadows, fairytale forests and thundering waterfalls.

Lure of the wetland

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:19:07

Traditional owners are working hard to protect the Arafura Swamp in Arnhem Land, a wetland teeming with life.

Secrets of the sea lion

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:11:53

Researches brave the aptly named Dangerous Reef to study the rare and playful Australian sea lion.

10 bizarre endangered animals

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:39:40

The Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered list reveals the strange and quirky mammals in need of help.

Reef and rainforest

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:05:33

The lush rainforest and weird and wonderful creatures are showcased in this gallery.

Seafaring pets

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:22:48

Seafaring pets kept many a lonely sailor company on long journeys.

Searching for Shambhala

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:50:17

A lone explorer sets out to discover the truth behind an ancient mythical kingdom that is rumoured to hold the key to eternal knowledge and wisom.

Reader photo gallery: Aussie animals

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:54:23

See the best photos from our Reader Photo submissions on Aussie Animals.

Wildflowers of Perth, Western Australia

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:02:48

Gallery of the wildflowers of Perth Hills.

Australian Geographic Art Calendar covers

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:01:56

Selected covers of the iconic AG Art Calendar from 1989 to 2010.

Gallery: painting the Harbour Bridge

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:00:00

There are some big jobs out there, including the almost 365-day-a-year task of painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Best Australasian nature photography

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:57:46

The best wildlife and landscape photography in Australasia this year has been awarded.

In pictures - the greening of the Red Centre

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:41:18

Central Australia has been transformed. See the images of Uluru and its surrounds blanketed with wildflowers and green foliage.

Arctic odyssey: polar bears

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:16:52

See the majestic images of these amazing creatures in their amazing habitat.

GALLERY Australia's animal emblems

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:38:55

We take a look at the special native animals chosen to be the mascots of our states and territories.

Climbing Everest

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:45:01

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

Inside Arnhem Land

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:31:26

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

Epson panoramic photography awards

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 11:33:05

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

Bouldering in Victoria

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:45:29

Adam Pretty's haunting images of bouldering in the Grampians and Mount Arapiles in Victoria. These medium format camera photos depict the mental and physical aspects of climbing.

Best photos of the year from the APPA awards

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:04:19

The best Australian photography has been revealed at the Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography awards.

Reader photography: Creepy-crawlies!

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:41:05

See the invertebrates readers found through their macro lenses for our third reader photography campaign!

The best Australasian nature photography

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:51:11

Hand-picked finalists from the prestigious ANZANG competition; celebrating the depth and diversity of nature in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.

Celebrating Chinese New Year, Sydney-style

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:52:32

Sydney's flamboyant festival is the largest celebration of the Lunar New Year outside of Asia.

AG reader photo of the week

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:02:29

We are so enthralled by your pics in the AG Flickr group, we're showcasing some of our favourites. Tune in weekly to see brilliant photography from AG fans.

Reader photography: Weather warning

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:15:28

When Aussie skies are on the move, our readers are there to capture the scenery.

Australia's feathered friends

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:40:19

Wide-eyed and high-flying, see species of our unique birdlife take to tree and sky.

Reader photos: Your favourite Aussie beach

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:09:52

Here are some winning shots of your favourite beaches! Huge thanks to everyone who submitted, watch for our next reader photo campaign!