Australian Geographic

Australian Geographic, Australia’s premier geographic journal, brings you the best of the country from those who know it best. Discover Australia’s rich cultural heritage, its beautiful landscapes, its unique and diverse plants and wildlife, and explore outback towns and the true-blue characters who call them home.

Saluting the farmer’s mate

Don’t let them croak!

Where chaos rules

Australian Geographic

AG Your say • May–June 2023

Australian GEOGRAPHIC

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Weld Angel • Matthew Newton’s haunting image became a potent symbol of the anti-logging movement that helped save Tasmania’s Weld Valley forest.

Founding of the UN • 1945: Australia plays a leading role in founding the United Nations.

Blade trees

Talking Australia • Subscribe and never miss an episode of our entertaining podcast.

Barbara Shaw • Kaytetye, Arrernte, Warlpiri and Warumungu, Northern Territory

HOME FOR WILDLIFE ART RECEIVES A BOOST • The Wildlife Art Museum of Australia has been awarded funds by the Victorian state government that move it closer towards its goal of becoming Australia’s first national repository of art inspired by nature.

In the dark

Oz Words

Amazing asteroids

Looking up

Your Society • Australian Geographic Society news and events

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THE TREES THAT WEPT CIDER • The battle is on to save what’s left of one of Tasmania’s most endangered and intriguing eucalypts.

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A CAMEL ODYSSEY COMPLETE • We return to Sophie Matterson’s solo crossing of Australia, where highways replace deserts and new challenges arise.

JUST ADD WATER • Australia’s wetlands are pulsing with life after three years of above‑average rainfall, fuelled by La Niña weather patterns.

WETLANDS WHERE LAND AND WATER MEET

AUSTRALIA’S RAMSAR SITES

STINSON CRASH REMEMBERED • A gruelling mountain trek pays homage to the victims of a tragic air crash and honours its heroes.

KELPIE COUNTRY • Warrock in western Victoria is the birthplace of Australia’s beloved working dog, the kelpie.

FROM OUTBACK TO OCEAN • A river safari offers two contrasting stages of the River Murray in South Australia, delivering a delightful immersion in its historic, natural and cultural values.

Travel with us • Unique expeditions and experiences from Australian Geographic Travel and our trusted travel partners

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Australian Geographic expedition to Aussie Ark • Join the Aussie Ark team for a unique hands-on experience with Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls, rufous bettongs and more in the beautiful Barrington Tops of New South Wales.

Murray River luxury houseboat safari • A wildlife adventure on water in South Australia.

Citizen science on the Great Barrier Reef • A hands-on journey of science and conservation on the Great Barrier Reef.

Through the islands and atolls of Micronesia • A unique aquatic adventure of culture and history through the island states of Micronesia.

Arkaba wild bush luxury safari and flight* adventure expedition • Discover SA’s Flinders Ranges in this exclusive getaway.

Wild islands of South Australia • The best-kept secrets of South Australia’s coastline.

21-day AAT Kings Wonders of the West Coast & Kimberley (WPBD)

The Original Kimberley Cruise with Coral Expeditions

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