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Why a famous Australian beach is disappearing

A change in wave patterns - the worst in decades - is "starving" sand from Byron Bay's iconic beach.

Wild swimming and the search for Australia's best waterholes

As rains return around Australia, waterholes are filling up. Even the driest parts of the country hide secret swimming spots of dazzling beauty.

Why remnants of ancient volcanoes are scattered along Australia's east coast, but not the west

If you are heading on a road trip this summer, you might drive past several ancient sentinels of Australia's volcanic past. Just how these volcanoes formed away from the edge of a tectonic plate is a mystery, but scientists have come up with a new theory.

From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)

1/9/21

The green and pink aurora australis taken from The Gap platform near Albany in southern WA

Green and pink colours light up the horizon, with rocks in the foreground near Albany in southern WA

The Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, captured near Albany

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Aurora australis puts on a sky show off southern WA

Photos showing a rare appearance of aurora australis off WA's south coast are causing a buzz online - and they're expected in greater frequency in the coming years.

From: PTG (anotherPTG)

1/13/21

BBC News

Spectacular 'tree of life' found in Australian lake

An amateur photographer's aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".

From: Di (amina046)

1/20/21

The Catalpa Rescue: One of Australia's most incredible prison escapes
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/catalpa-rescue-escape-australia-perth/index.html

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