June 2021

Front cover of Hold On! book on rocky coastline with award logo in foreground

Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature: 2021 shortlist announced

Hands up if you are as happy as we are to learn that Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish written by Gina Newton and illustrated by Rachel Tribout, is shortlisted for the 2021 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature?

Mark Sanders standing in the bright sun among red sand dunes covered in tussocks of native grasses and vegetation.

Discovering Australia’s Frogs: Take the leap with Mark Sanders

After travelling all over the country to learn about and photograph Australia's frogs, author Mark Sanders has written a field guide. We spoke to him about what went into producing this book, and his tip for first-time explorers.

Photo of a Superb Fruit Dove with 4 stamps in foreground

Pigeons and Doves Stamp Issue: a tribute to William T Cooper

Australia Post has released an illustrative set of stamps commemorating the artwork of William T Cooper AO. The stamps feature four spectacular species of pigeons and doves native to Australia.