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For many millennia, Indigenous Australians have engineered Australia landscape. From an ochre mine to fish traps, here are five remarkable examples of First Nations technical know-how.
Source: 5 Indigenous engineering feats you should know about
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The World Heritage-listed site marks its 50th anniversary this year, offering visitors an array of events to witness its grandeur up close…
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Immerse yourself in the stories, artworks and ancient traditions spanning more than 60,000 years…
Source: 8 Ways to Encounter Authentic Aboriginal Experiences in Australia’s Northern Territory
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Ecologically important Shark Bay is home to a unique combination of flora and fauna, but a new report has identified climate change as a top priority for the region.
Source: Researchers call for urgent climate change action at UNESCO-listed WA tourism site
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When the United Nations’ World Heritage Committee meets later this year, one of the items on the agenda will be whether Australia’s Great Barrier Reef — considered one of the great natural wonders of the world — should be added to the List of World Heritage in Danger.
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Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in Victoria is Australia’s first site listed purely for its Indigenous cultural value.
Source: Australia’s newest UNESCO World Heritage site is brilliantly alive
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Mine less than 10km from Unesco world heritage-listed reef which is already suffering due to climate change…
Source: Australia rejects coal mine near Great Barrier Reef to prevent ‘irreversible damage’
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While the Sydney Opera House may be the world’s most recognizable opera house, others are equally as impressive.
Source: Sydney Opera House + 7 Others That Are Equally Stunning
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Everything you need to know about Australia’s World Heritage Sites.
Source: The Fascinating Stories Behind Australia’s World Heritage Sites
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Establishing the age of K’gari (Fraser Island) confirms it emerged before the reef, despite the climate being suitable for coral growth long before then.
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In the Butchulla language K’gari means paradise.
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Pronounced ‘gar-ree’, this unique Aussie spot is the world’s largest sand island…
Source: Lost in Paradise: What to see on sandy K’gari (Fraser Island)
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It’s one of the longest continuously occupied regions on Earth. Now, the descendants of the Kuku Yalanji who lived there first are shaping how the world interacts with their ancestral homeland.
Source: In Australia’s Daintree Rainforest, Indigenous Sovereignty Marks a Watershed Moment for Travel
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Tasmania’s Lake St Clair may be one of the world’s best destinations to lose oneself in nature and go “wilderness seeking”.
Source: This Tassie spot tops the international ‘hot list’ for wilderness wellness
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“Confused” is how Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O’Connor says she feels about the way the Tasmanian government is continuing to support development in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Source: Tasmanian government accused of ignoring UNESCO plea over development in World Heritage Areas
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Scenic World is one of the main attractions in Australia’s Blue Mountains and is a great family activity.
Source: What To Do In Australia’s Most Extreme & Scenic Adventure Park?
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