A patient with smallpox at North Head Quarantine Station, Sydney. Image credit: courtesy National Museum of Australia How were local Indigenous groups infiltrated by smallpox? The early settlers ...

In April 1954, Soviet spies Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov, masquerading as Canberra diplomats, defected to Australia. This Cold War saga and the information the couple passed to local authorities had ...

Is Australia a (Biogeographic) Island Posted: April 2, 2025 | Last updated: April 2, 2025 I was always taught there were seven continents, Australia being one of them. However, I've been doing ...

Australia is filled with a treasure trove of stunning landmarks, each offering its own unique charm. From the towering majesty of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the iconic Opera House to the ...

Taking an Outback trek in Australia is definitely on a lot of people’s wish list for a wild vacation, but maybe the “trek” part is the tricky part for some.

Worldwide, six areas have been identified as invasion 'hotspots', including southern Australia and New Zealand. In these hotspots, non-native fish represent more than a quarter of the total number of ...