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Researchers Hope Possible Heritage Listing Will Protect Reef

Oct 20, 2009, 5:00 am

The possible nomination of Ningaloo Reef as a world heritage site has been welcomed by researchers.

Uluru Climb Could Stay Open After All

Oct 19, 2009, 3:00 pm

Tourists might be allowed to keep climbing Uluru after all after plans to close Uluru to climbers.

Push to Pardon Three Boer War Soldiers

Oct 19, 2009, 4:00 am

New material calling for a pardon for three Australian soldiers court-martialled during the Boer War.

Golden Bandicoot Fights Back From Extinction

Oct 19, 2009, 12:00 am

A tiny marsupial, the Golden Bandicoot, is making a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction.

Jessica Watson Sails From Sydney on Sunday Morning

Oct 18, 2009, 2:00 am

Jessica Watson commences her solo around-the-world attempt despite weeks of delays.

Turtle Found Inside Groper

Oct 16, 2009, 1:00 am

Vets have found a whole green turtle inside the stomach of a dead groper that washed ashore on a north Queensland beach.

Food Producers Doing Their Bit on Climate Change Says Report

Oct 15, 2009, 2:00 pm

Australia's big food companies say they're doing their bit to save the planet, by leading the charge on sustainable industry practices.

New Tourism Australia Head Named

Oct 14, 2009, 9:00 pm

Current chief executive of the South Australia Tourism Commission and former TA executive Andrew McEvoy has been named in the role of managing director.

Australia's Biggest Telescope Turns 35

Oct 13, 2009, 6:00 pm

Australia's largest telescope will celebrate its 35th year capturing infrared images and exploring the southern sky.

Town's Name No Longer Rs About

Oct 13, 2009, 6:00 pm

No one remembers exactly how it happened - but at some point in the 1940s the north Queensland town of Mirriwinni lost an `R'.

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