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The enormous collection was started in the 18th century by amateur Bridget Atkinson. A portion of the collection was loaned to what is now Newcastle University, where they ended up in a skip.
The 18th Century collection including specimens from a Captain Cook voyage were saved by a lecturer.
This quaint town is said to be the birthplace of Dracula, but despite its gothic history it is famous for its beaches and having the UK's best fish and chips.
The 24th edition of the Biennale of Sydney, titled Ten Thousand Suns, is an explosion of joy and creative energy across seven venues.
A Vietnam War memorial in Australia's capital has been defaced by vandals overnight.