Australian Geographic – July-August 2019

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Australian Geographic July – August 2019

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Frill seekers

The frillneck lizard has one of the

world’s most dramatic displays. Why?

The Barclay Treasure

Motor-racing legend Larry Perkins

solves a 100-year mystery.

Honeysuckle Creek

Meet the little-known Aussie heroes

of the moon-walk broadcast.

Australia’s ark

Bringing treasured species back

from the brink has its limitations.

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The 5400km, 140-year-old

Dingo Fence intersects with

modern fenced exclosures at

Arid Recovery in SA.

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The end of the climb

As the era of climbing Uluru ends,

Aboriginal job opportunities increase.

Generation of change

Born into war and violence, Timor-Leste’s

millennials are looking to the future.

Old town, new prospects

Once-industrial Queenstown, Tasmania,

is emerging as a nature lover’s haven.

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISSIE GOLDRICK