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

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

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

Carbon and biodiversity markets will help unlock the potential of privately owned properties, writes ecologist.

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

Could so-called blue carbon be key to resolving some of Australia’s biggest environmental and cultural challenges?

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

As new agricultural areas opened across Australia, wheat became our primary crop and eventually an export commodity. Shipments to England began in 1845, and by 1870 exports were regular. But from 1840 ...

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

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.

Biological control – or biocontrol – has long been used to manage weeds. The method involves introducing natural enemies, often insects from the weed’s native range, into the affected area to help ...

Australia is pockmarked with 80,000 disused mining sites. A major research project seeks to map them all in the hope of encouraging improved rehabilitation outcomes and clever adaptive reuses.