In Central Australia, the Tjakuṟa (great desert skink, Liopholis kintorei) is a culturally important species for Tjukurpa—the Aṉangu law of caring for each other and the land that supports them.
Some communities are "GP deserts", where there are too few GPs to ensure everyone can get the care they need when they need it. These communities are typically sicker and poorer than the rest of ...
A fire truck arriving to battle bushfires in Little Desert National Park in Victoria, Australia, on Jan 27, 2025. (Photo: VicEmergency via AFP) A fire truck arriving to battle bushfires in Little ...