Media Centre
Monday 12 January 2026
280,000-year-old fossils rewrite rock wallaby history, epic journeys shaped survival
Read more about 280,000-year-old fossils rewrite rock wallaby history, epic journeys shaped survivalMonday 12 January 2026
Venezuela’s leader may be gone, but his regime remains – with a new chief in Washington
Read more about Venezuela’s leader may be gone, but his regime remains – with a new chief in WashingtonArticles
World-first database unlocks the secrets of Antarctica’s many species
Global team of researchers compile comprehensive picture of the species found in world’s most remote continent
As blue carbon dynamos, mangroves can elevate soil to adjust to rising sea levels
Study highlights the vital role of coastal wetlands in building land with rising seas, protecting their substantial carbon stores
UOW ranked among world’s best for environmental and social impact
QS Sustainability Rankings 2025 place UOW 98th globally and 13th in Australia
Remote Antarctica expedition to measure impacts of climate change on biodiversity
Biologist Dr Krystal Randall will survey up to 100 new sites in remote East Antarctica and deploy environmental monitoring systems
How colonisation led to more intense and dangerous bushfires in Australia
Researchers used ancient mud and vegetation records to piece together the puzzle of fuel loads, shrub cover, and human occupation
Bushfires have surged in frequency and intensity over last 200 years
New record of fire history in southeastern Australia shows significant shift in fire activity compared to previous 3000 years