This issue takes readers from Australia's alpine resorts to its outback rivers, with stories that explore the country's relationship with its wildlife, its waters, and its ever-changing landscape.

In this issue:

• For the Love of Australia – In January 1986 the first issue of Australian Geographic arrived in letterboxes across the country. Forty years later, it continues as a journal of record.
• Come Snow or Shine – Winters are becoming increasingly unpredictable, so Victoria's three main alpine resorts are embracing the green season.
• Living with Sharks – As summer heats up and more people go swimming, concerns about sharks inevitably rise. But what is the real threat in our waters?
• Sails Are Soaring – Step aboard the sporting juggernaut that's showcasing Australia to audiences worldwide.
• Highs and Lows – In a town in outback Queensland, the health of a river shapes the health of a community and much more beyond.

About Australian Geographic Magazine

Uniquely Australian, Australian Geographic Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine renowned for its photography, stories and cartography that cover Australian life, natural history, adventure, science, culture, innovation and travel.

Journey to every corner of Australia in each issue, explore diverse landscapes, plants and wildlife, unearth the latest in conservation, industry and scientific research and share insights into Australia's rich cultural heritage and rural life.

Issue 190 January/February 2026