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Arctic jewels: icebergs and musk ox

An array of Arctic wildlife greets Ken Eastwood on his first full day in Greenland.

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On this day: Newcastle earthquake strikes

On this day in 1989, Australia's most destructive earthquake hit Newcastle with devastating consequences.

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Arctic jewels: living the Inuit way

Ken Eastwood experiences modern-day Inuit culture at the remote Greenland settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.

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Arctic jewels: polar bear dreaming

The Arctic's top land carnivore - the magestic polar bear - is another critter Ken Eastwood ticks off his list.

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Arctic jewels: pixie rock gardens

Polar bears and the aurora borealis are awe-inspiring but there's beauty to be found in the tiny too, says Ken Eastwood.

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On this day in history: Australia's first stamp released

Nearly a century ago, the first stamp in Australia was released.

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Highway One: across the Top End

Catherine and David cross the Top End on Highway One as they continue their adventure on the world's greatest road trip.

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Photography tips: the ultimate hiking kit

When it comes to choosing the best gear to take trekking, there are a few things to keep in mind.

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Seals and seabirds: Montague Island

Mike Rossi visits a remote, windswept, animal kingdom, which seems miles away from civilisation.

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On this day: Australia's last convict ship docks

Australia's last convict ship, The Blackwall Frigate Hougoumont, unloads the final 279 convicts in WA.

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Weed control looks good for fairies

Mike Rossi learns all about a project to save the little penguins of Montague Island.

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Highway One: remote Western Australia

Australia's national road, Highway One, weaves through some remote parts of the country.

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On this day: Goldfields pipeline opens

In Jan 1903, a pipeline bringing water from Perth to Western Australia’s parched goldfields began to flow.

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On this day: Rum rebellion rocks Sydney

In 1808, NSW Governor William Bligh was ousted in Australia's first and only military coup.

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Highway One: Western Australia's rugged coast

Western Australia's northern coastline has much to offer along the national Highway One.

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On this day: The fall of Singapore

In 1942, 130,000 British, Indian and Australian troops surrendered in one of the most stinging defeats of World War II.

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Highway One: turtle mating season

The pristine beaches of Exmouth, on Western Australia's mid-coast are home to nesting green sea turtles.

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On this day in history: Banjo Paterson was born

Banjo Paterson, the Australian bush poet who penned Waltzing Matilda, was born on 17 February 1864.

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On this day: Hinkler's solo flight from England to Australia

The first solo flight from England to Australia was completed on on this day by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler.

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Living in an earthquake zone

Christchurch, New Zealand resident Kip Brook explains what life is like in an earthquake zone.

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