August
This lawyer lived a double life for 20 years. Now he’s going all in
After almost two decades of taking time out from his day job at some of Australia’s largest companies to lead adventure tours, David Sinclair is launching his own travel company.
- Ronald Mizen
July
CSL wins global avian flu vaccine contracts
Australian pharmaceutical giant CSL is to supply up to 45 million shots of its avian flu vaccine to Europe and the US as health authorities prepare for possible human infection from the dangerous H5 strain.
- Tom Burton
- Exclusive
- Biosecurity
Avian flu surveillance to be upped amid fears of spring outbreaks
A $7 million package of federal initiatives is to be rolled out to prepare for possible outbreaks of the highly dangerous H5N1 avian flu strain
- Tom Burton
May
How my cynicism gave way to tears of relief in Antarctica
It seems the Great White Continent has the power to “break open” even the toughest corporate warrior.
- Alana Piper
April
The incredible plan to refreeze the arctic
A new start-up is fighting climate change by thickening ice in the Arctic.
- Peter Ker and Lap Phan
September 2023
- Opinion
- Energy transition
Populism could derail the green transition
Western politicians fear a backlash against climate change policies that have been sold as good for the economy.
- Gideon Rachman
August 2023
- Opinion
- Climate policy
Around the world, net zero is stalling
Only 10 per cent of countries with climate change targets have detailed plans in place, while wary voters seek more information about their cost.
- The Editors
Rex adds helicopters as it pushes to get into Antarctica
Regional Express has assembled a consortium to give its ambitions in the frozen south a boost, as it leases new planes to add domestic routes.
- Ayesha de Kretser
July 2023
‘Era of global boiling’ has arrived, scientists warn
July is set to become the world’s hottest month on record, as fossil fuel emissions drive climate change and heat waves intensify across the northern hemisphere.
- Seth Borenstein
June 2023
Billionaire trapped on sub has a daredevil past
From the depths of the Mariana Trench to the rigours of space, British adventurer Hamish Harding is no stranger to traversing boundaries.
- Sarah Knapton
May 2023
The best luxury winter cruises for snow and sea
From reindeer-drawn sleighs to dog-sledding, snowshoeing and ice-caving, the day excursions included in these winter sailings are all tempting.
- Fiona Carruthers
March 2023
Like visiting another planet: travelling around Antarctica in luxury
Taking the polar plunge for a luxurious Antarctic voyage poses some hefty questions – one being how to describe beauty that’s beyond words.
- Matthew Drummond
January 2023
The last eight years have been the warmest on record, researchers say
Extreme heat waves in Europe, Asia and the United States, stemming in part from more than a century of burning fossil fuels, helped drive 2022’s unusual warmth.
- Brady Dennis
November 2022
Expedition cruising: Why 2023 is all about ‘small-ship’ adventure
Love the view from a Zodiac, observing wildlife while you kayak, or a spot of polar diving? Then be sure to book on one of these new vessels.
- Fiona Carruthers
October 2022
US rings alarm on China’s Antarctic interests
The US Assistant Secretary of State warned a meeting in Hobart this week of crumbling co-operation among countries on protecting the fragile region.
- Matthew Cranston and Michael Smith
September 2022
To Antarctica and back in 13 hours, creature comforts assured
The business class cabin of a Qantas 787 is the place to be to view the icy continent in style – though there’s always a scrum for choice views.
- James Daggar-Nickson
June 2022
Why Sir Ernest Shackleton isn’t the role model you thought he was
This year marks 100 years since the legendary Antarctic explorer died. But, says lawyer and author Tim Griffiths, the adventurer had his flaws which popular history chooses to overlook.
- Tim Griffiths
May 2022
In pictures: To the Ross Ice Shelf on Le Commandant Charcot
These images were taken on the furthest voyage south ever sailed – on the world’s first purpose-built passenger icebreaker.
- Charis Perkins
Epic is the only word for this voyage to Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
About 200 magnums of champers in, the world’s first purpose-built passenger icebreaker broke the record for the furthest point south sailed. But there was more.
- Charis Perkins
April 2022
Inside China’s ‘Pandora’s box’ of succession
While Xi Jinping’s leadership appears safe, COVID-19 is the latest in a series of crises that could threaten his grip on power.
- Michael Smith