The Secret Life of Rivers

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Australian Journey

The Secret Life of Rivers

From the flood plains of Australia's Top End, through ancient desert watercourses to coastal giants and pristine tributaries, TIME traces the lifelines of a thirsty continent

A River Runs Through It

In Australia, the driest of inhabited continents, waterways have a powerful allure. From the flood plains of the Top End to the pristine streams of Tasmania, meet the people who have fallen under their spell

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From seaweed to chicken and chili, our food -- how we find it, cook it and eat it -- tells the story of the modern world