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Bruny Island: Working Towards Feral Cat Freedom

Feral cats are a significant pest in all parts of Australia. They have helped kill off dozens of small mammal species, and are getting more vicious and more numerous by the year. But some places are fighting back against the pussycat peril. One of the success stories comes from tiny Bruny Island, off the coast of Tasmania.

Lord Howe: Sustainable World Heritage Getaway

Lord Howe Island is a tiny speck of land in the Pacific, only 11km by 3km, with terrifyingly high mountain peaks, under 400 inhabitants and a 25kph speed limit. It’s a unique destination.

Five Ways How Tasmania Might Surprise You

Having travelled through a number of places in Tasmania, Mallika Naguran and Jeremy Torr suggest travel tips that would come in handy for the intrepid traveller, especially those who look forward to a drive holiday in Australia.

National Parks: Tasmania’s Green History

The first National Park in the world was declared in 1872 by US president Ulysses S. Grant. It was rightly seen as a massive milestone in the preservation of natural heritage. 

Duck Reach: Hydroelectric Wonder of Tasmania

If you were told exactly where the true pioneers of sustainable hydroelectric power first worked their engineering magic, you might be surprised.

Cairns: Australia's Tropical Paradise

Cairns - The city is the ideal base to explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforests. Both of these most fascinating ecosystems are listed in the World Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.