Fred Fisk has a good claim to be regarded as the Australian National University’s first development economist, argues John Conroy in a new book.

Millions of years ago, as the Indo-Australian plate pushed into the Pacific plate, a volcanic arc of islands began to emerge ...

On a small island in the South Pacific Ocean, a rare species once declared extinct in the wild has been rediscovered. Partula ...

By examining the territory's archaeology, anthropology and linguistics, our new book fits together the missing puzzle pieces ...

The new Western Forest area will include a mix of 20m newly-planted trees and restored woodland Twenty million trees will be planted and 2,500 hectares (6,178 acres) of new woodland created in the ...

The Walt Disney World Resort is moving on quickly as it bids farewell to the iconic Tree of Life attraction in Animal Kingdom. Credit: Michael Lehet, Flickr Despite not always being as flashy as ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Saturday, March 29, at 6: ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by rugged terrain, land tenure issues, and the high cost of developing infrastructure.

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Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make property owners liable for damage caused by trees on their property, even if the tree falls on a neighbor's property. The proposed Fallen ...

Every morning when Felicia Hanna grabs a coat from her closet, she finds herself face to face with a reminder that her home holds more holiday spirit than most. Her Elkton, Maryland, home was ...

Fig Tree has acquired the latest novel from Kathryn Stockett, the author of the bestselling novel The Help. Publishing director Helen Garnons-Williams acquired UK and Commonwealth rights in The ...