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Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru.

They make our skin crawl, but without some of the creepiest species we share Earth with, our very survival is threatened.

Explore gorgeous and remote Western Australia on this virtual tour 10Best 2 hrs ago © Tourism Western Australia Kangaroos at Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park Welcome to Western Australia Western Australia (WA) covers the entire western third of the country, with much of its population concentrated in its southwest corner near Perth. Australia’s largest state is a land of rugged, diverse landscapes boasting immense natural beauty. Come along as we tour WA through photos. © Tourism Western Australia Kings Park and Botanic Garden Perth, the capital of WA Perth, the capital of Wes...

One of Australia's most experienced travel writers has come up with a 'must visit' list of virtually unknown places he says are the perfect escapes. Among the towns Bruce Elder recommends are scenic Denmark in Western Australia, historic Walhalla in Victoria and Strahan, an isolated town on the west coast of Tasmania.  He also recommends getting out to Silverton, population 50, on the edge of the desert - especially for people sick of the city - describing it as the 'quintessential Australian town'. Whale Sharks watched by tourists off the coast in Ningaloo Reef, described by Mr Elder as bet...

The dreamtime story of Mount Augustus Posted Updated Expires: Tuesday 28 May 4757 9:02pm Share Mount Augustus is the world's largest monolith. It's about 300 kilometres east of Carnarvan in Western Australia and it's two and a half times bigger than Uluru. The Wajarri people call it Burringurrah, Elder Charlie Snowball shared this dreamtime story with the ABC's Chris Lewis. Transcript minus LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: Mount Augustus is the world's largest monolith, it is about 300 kilometres east of Carnarvon in Western Australia, and it's two and a half times bigger than Uluru. The Wajarri p...