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Forbes5y
Australia’s Night Parrots Can’t See At Night - Forbes
The night parrot, Pezoporus occidentalis, is a small nocturnal parrot that can only be found in Australia’s immense arid interior. It is has cryptic greenish yellow plumage with yellow, brown ...
The New York Times2y
Book Review: ‘The Riders Come Out at Night,’ by Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham - The New York Times
“The Riders Come Out at Night,” by Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham, is a case study of corruption and reform within a single police department — with implications for all of us.
The New York Times3y
Chasing the Night Parrot: The 'Ghost Bird' of Australia's Outback - The New York Times
There had been no confirmed sightings of a live night parrot for nearly 140 years. So when the naturalist John Young produced evidence of the near-mythic bird in a remote corner of Australia’s ...
Daily Mail1mon
British rocker Yungblud reveals list of his favourite things about Australia including the city he had a 'mad night' in before hinting at Aussie tour
British rocker Yungblud has teased in a new interview that he might soon be heading Down Under after love bombing Australia.. The 27-year-old hitmaker appeared on Triple J's Drive with Abby and ...
CNN5y
Australia’s rare, elusive night parrot may not see that well in the dark | CNN - CNN International
Australia’s night parrot is nocturnal, but the critically endangered bird may not be able to see very well in the dark, according to a new study. Its vision is likely similar to daytime parrots ...
BBC10y
Why Australia holds budgets at night - BBC News
Australia is unusual for holding its budgets in the ... 00:01:25 Why Australia holds budgets at night. Subsection. Business. Published. 11 May 2015. 1:25. ... BBC reports from Israeli city ...
SBS1y
'Australia’s Sleep Revolution' looks at what’s keeping so many of us up at night - SBS
The series producer of SBS’ new three-part documentary, Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley, shares how her involvement in the project changed her own approach to sleep.
Indiatimes11mon
Australia imposes night curfew in outback town after violence
Rest of World News: Australia imposed a curfew in the tourist town of Alice Springs after violence, including an alleged assault on off-duty police walking home. The comm ...
Sydney Morning Herald2mon
On a night like this: The week Australia took New York City by storm
The Empire State Building, left, and Madison Square Garden lit up in Australian green and gold on April 4. Credit: Australian Consulate-General New York. A short walk away at the Music Box Theatre ...
Hosted on MSN7mon
What is Australia's record in pink-ball Tests? Detailed look at how Aussies have performed in Day-Night Test matches - MSN
Australia has set the benchmark in Day-Night Tests. Out of the 12 matches they've played, they’ve won 11, with victories against teams like New Zealand, England, Pakistan, and India.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation10mon
Being under the Milky Way is Australia's most amazing night sky experience - ABC News - ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The votes are in and Australia has crowned the most amazing night sky experience. Here's everything you need to know about the Milky Way and how best to see it.
CNN5y
Australia’s rare, elusive night parrot may not see that well in the dark - CNN
Australia’s night parrot is nocturnal, but the critically endangered bird may not be able to see very well in the dark, according to a new study. Its vision is likely similar to daytime parrots ...