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Roo-ver to fetch lunar soil in human habitat moonshot

It's one giant leap for Australia's space program with a lunar rover named Roo-ver to be built locally for a mission to collect moon soil.

First of two August supermoons in spectacular show

A supermoon was the first of two to be seen in Australia this month, with the second set to be the rarest moon of them all: a super blue moon.

Australian research team to put plants on the Moon

A bold plan to grow seedlings on the Moon by 2026 has been funded by the Australian Government, in what could reveal a greater understanding of horticulture in extreme environments. 

Native Australian plants to travel to the moon

Australian and overseas scientists will send a group of plants to the moon to track their resistance to harsh environments.

ANU to support Aussie start-up in growing plants on the moon  

An ambitious mission that aims to grow plants on the moon within the next three years is set to benefit from The Australian National University's (ANU) unique expertise in plant biology. Led by...

Canberra Moon Festival returns this month

After a two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions, Canberra Moon Festival returns to the city centre this month. City Walk and Garema Place will come to life with multicultural festivities and delicacies for three days, from 9 to 11 September.

Flower moon in bloom for Australians

Australians will get a glimpse of the flower moon, the last full moon before the summer solstice, at sunset on Friday.

Australia set to launch lunar rover mission

Australia is launching its first moon mission under a deal with NASA to build a lunar rover that could blast off within five years.

Total lunar eclipse set to turn full moon red tonight

A spectacular lunar eclipse is set to turn the full moon red this Wednesday night 26 May when a Super Blood Moon will grace the sky.

Meteor shower from Halley’s Comet to light up the sky

Australians will be treated to a spectacular meteor shower with streaking lights of shooting stars on display from early morning this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting.

Once in a pink moon: tonight’s pink supermoon explained

The internet has been abuzz over the last week about the impending pink supermoon that will be visible across Australia tonight, 27 April.

Moonlit run marks Indigenous Marathon Project’s tenth year

The Indigenous Marathon Foundation celebrated its 10-year Indigenous Marathon Project anniversary with a midnight run in Alice Springs under a full moon last Saturday, 31 October.

Now streaming: Paper Moon (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 1973 comedy-drama film, Paper Moon. You can stream the film now on SBS On Demand.

Chill out with moon milk

It’s the long weekend! Chill out and kick back with these moon milk recipes for a relaxing long weekend, brought to you by food writer Libby Kimber. Simply heat the ingredients over...

Not exactly over the moon with Trump

Scott Morrison flies into Sydney on Friday morning after what could only be described as a rollercoaster ride in the United States with Donald Trump. If we take this president at his...

Canberra Moon Festival grows

An ancient Chinese celebration centred on gathering and communion, the Moon Festival has been widely embraced by Canberrans since the festival’s first local iteration in 2016. Project Director Suzana Li told Canberra Daily...

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