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Fairy Wrasses and Fairy Tales!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fairy-wrasses-and-fairy-tales/

A recent study with Yi-Kai Tea and Joey DiBattista at the Australian Museum uncovers the evolutionary origins of the most species-rich wrasse lineage with the help of an integrative genome-wide dataset.

Published 24 February 2021
Wombat pouch microbes: protecting the young?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/wombat-pouch-microbes-protecting-the-young/

Marsupials are born without a functioning immune system, yet they manage to survive, how?

Published 23 February 2021
Drought, dung and destruction
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/drought-dung-and-destruction/

Dung beetles may not be the first animals to come to mind when thinking about the organisms impacted by the 2019-20 intense bushfires - but perhaps they should. We were recently in Northeast NSW to determine the impacts on dung beetle populations.

Published 03 March 2021
A Sutton Hoo ship rivet, the Australian Museum and a War Hero
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-sutton-hoo-ship-rivet-the-australian-museum-and-a-war-hero/

As a result of the new film on Netflix, The Dig, there has been renewed interest in the Anglo-Saxon ship burial site, Sutton Hoo. We have found a surprising link between the 1400-year-old Sutton Hoo burial, the Australian Museum, and a WWII war hero.

Published 15 April 2021
Celebrating Women of the AM
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/international-womens-day-2021/

Today is a significant day for the Australian Museum. On this International Women’s Day, the AM has announced the first Indigenous appointment to the AM’s executive leadership team, as we welcome Laura McBride as Director, First Nations.

Published 05 March 2021

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The hunt for the not-so-elusive dung beetle
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-hunt-for-the-not-so-elusive-dung-beetle/

Last month, Dr Chris Reid and Aidan Runagall-McNaull arrived in Northeast NSW to determine the impacts of the 2019-20 bushfires on dung beetle populations. Now nearing the end of their fieldwork, there is some good news to report.

Published 13 April 2021
Living on the edge! Molecular insight into Sydney’s endangered bandicoot population
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/living-on-the-edge-molecular-insight-into-sydneys-endangered-bandicoot-population/

An endangered population of long-nosed bandicoots are inhabiting an iconic Sydney headland – and molecular insights show that they are surviving on the edge.

Published 12 May 2021
News from LIRS: 2021 Coral bleaching at Lizard Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/news-from-lirs-2021-coral-bleaching-at-lizard-island/

Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation will be featured at the AM. For this inaugural month, we feature the 2021 Coral bleaching at Lizard Island blog, by Dr Anne Hoggett.

Published 22 April 2021
The Australian Museum Magazine turns 100
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/am-magazine-turns-100/

After a controversial beginning, the Australian Museum Magazine has reached 100 years of continuous publication, with the historic latest issue a timely fit for the milestone.

Published 28 April 2021

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From field to museum – studies from Melanesia in Honour of Robin Torrence
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/from-field-to-museum-studies-from-melanesia-in-honour-of-robin-torrence/

Dr Robin Torrence, Senior Fellow in Archaeology and Geosciences at the Australian Museum, is a giant in her field. Over the last 35 years, Robin has impacted so many – including the 32 authors who have contributed to the recent special edition of the Technical Records of the AM!

Published 12 May 2021

RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Surviving Australia

Discover Australia's most fascinating creatures, from the deadly redback spider and revered bull shark, to ancient giant wombats and fanged kangaroos.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

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10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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