A scheme bringing solar electricity to remote communities promises to improve the lives of some of Australia’s most disadvantaged people.

Footage has provided Sydney researchers with the first evidence of a native rakali rat attacking an introduced rat species – the black rat.

Using a ship as a kayaking base opens up a way to explore the world that offers comfort, flexibility and access to places few ...

Think of watching an eagle soar upwards until it disappears into the blue, leaving the worries of the world behind. Like so ...

Strange organisms are thriving on the floors of Australia’s wet temperate forests … and these slime moulds are a lot smarter than they look.

Researchers have discovered that cane toad tadpoles are cannibalistic and can help stop the spread of their fellow toads.

Why has an unprecedented growth of tiny toxic plants been killing marine life en masse along Australia’s southern coastline?

A new study reveals hidden bone structures that may hold the key to the evolutionary success of goannas in Australia.

For most people, a haircut is a regular routine in which little thought is given to the tresses that fall to the floor. But ...

Large and in charge, green tree frogs are here to keep us guessing – whether it’s their colouring, or their cuisine.

We wanted someone who could shoot equally well above and below water, and photographer Alex Pike was perfect for that assignment.

For your next big foot-borne adventure, check out five of our favourite multi-day hikes in Oz and the Shaky Isles!