New research has shown that water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artifacts toward the surface—exerting a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed across the surface of some landscapes.
Spillovers from protected areas such as national parks and wildlife reserves can play a significant role in boosting biodiversity beyond their boundaries with potential benefits to people through ecosystem services such as ...
Toxic algal blooms are of increasing concern in Australia, with South Australia's coastal waters feeling their impacts in the form of damaged marine environments and widespread fish deaths since early 2025.
South Australians are suddenly hearing a lot about oyster reefs—from government, on the news and in conversations, both online and in person. It's not accidental.
You might think of Australia's arid center as a dry desert landscape devoid of aquatic life. But it's actually dotted with thousands of rock holes—natural rainwater reservoirs that act as little oases for tiny freshwater ...
Humanitarian migrants (refugees) in Australia remain significantly less likely to be employed than non-humanitarian migrants, even after five years of resettlement, largely due to employer discrimination rather than any shortfall ...
Australia passed a landmark bill to overhaul the nation's environmental laws after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government struck a deal with the left-wing minority Greens party.
Australia has the largest intact savannas on Earth. Savannas are an ever-changing mosaic of ecosystems—from the sparse grasslands to dense woodlands, forests and wetlands.
An underwater bloom of toxic algae has wreaked havoc off the coast of South Australia since mid-March 2025. After eight months, this harmful algal bloom is the longest and one of the most environmentally devastating events ...
In southeast Queensland, roughly 250 kilometers from Brisbane, lies the tiny town of Murgon. Located on Wakka Wakka Country, it's home to about 2,000 people—and one of the most important fossil sites in the world.
