Biological control – or biocontrol – has long been used to manage weeds. The method involves introducing natural enemies, ...

As new agricultural areas opened across Australia, wheat became our primary crop and eventually an export commodity.

Authorities have ceased trying to eradicate the invasive pest that has destroyed 4500 trees in the one city where it has been ...

Ningaloo and some remote northern reefs had largely escaped the worst effects of coral bleaching – but now a severe marine heatwave is taking its toll.

A kayaking duo from Australia are tackling one of the world’s toughest paddling events for the third time to prove once is ...

Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.

The vocalisation of a dwarf minke whale sounds so strange and resonant it has been likened to a Star Wars lightsaber.

Australia's carnivorous marsupial, the kultarr, is actually three different species, scientists have discovered.

The tiger shark has a reputation for eating anything and everything. It isn’t fussy, but that’s a big reason why it’s so ...

New research documenting orcas using seaweed as a tool for grooming is further evidence of the species’ complex social ...

Whether you’re chasing snow-capped summits, planning a weekend basecamp or gearing up for a multi-day trek, having the right ...

There aren’t many places as idyllic as a tropical coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). These hard-to-reach places – natural mounds of white coral sand and rubble that often sprout lush green ...