6 million square kilometres in 2023. After Antarctica, Australia has the lowest population density of any continent. This creates a mystery that puzzles researchers worldwide. How does such a massive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. Just after sunset on a ranch outside Alice Springs, Australia, the inky ...

From mountain traverses to sand islands and outback tracks, these are the best long Aussie bushwalks. SCATTERED ACROSS OUR continent are diverse wild areas ranging from picturesque, pocket-sized parks ...

Director: John Curran; Screenwriter: Marion Nelson; Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Emma Booth, Rolley Mintuma; Running time: 110 mins; Certificate: 12A Robyn Davidson's nine-month, 1,700 mile ...

Now, US defence giant Lockheed Martin Corp. LMT +0.05% has joined with a Canberra-based tech company to build a tracking station in the Australian Outback that can follow debris as small as a baseball ...

A journey into the Australian Outback is a dream for many seeking a wild vacation amidst the raw beauty of Australia. However, the thought of an arduous “trek” across its vast area can be daunting. If ...

Lured by a boat named Margaret we set out towards the deserts of Central Australia. A 4WD laden with cameras and sound equipment, water and supplies, we were three colleagues out to tell a story. An ...