Garry Linnell is one of Australia’s most experienced journalists. He has won several awards for his writing, including a ...

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A virulent strain of bird flu continues to spread across the world. Australia, New Zealand and Pacific nations are the only ...

For Competition 3384, since this issue appears on the first of the month, you were invited to submit a short story featuring ...

An Aussie is searching for answers after spotting numerous birds lying on the ground in her garden “looking dead”. The woman, who lives on the NSW Mid North Coast, said she couldn’t help but notice ...

Magpie mayhem has gripped our gardens, with the bird stirring fierce debate among Brits as either villainous intruders or unsung heroes of pest control. These clever birds have gained a notorious ...

The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance. I'm here to help you snap up the best buys. I feel that the best lenses for bird photography solve a ...

some parrots and magpies, tend to dominate the scene. But it doesn't have to be this way. We wanted to explore how urban gardens can best support a wider range of Australian birds. Our new review ...

So, you are about to leave Australia after weeks of travel. Your friends and family back home are patiently waiting for your return. What do you think are the best souvenir items that you can bring ...

After Australian farmer George Cullinan spotted a strange-looking bird on his property, he was galvanized to learn more about the creature, which turned out to be an incredibly rare plains-wanderer. A ...