World May 03 Australian Prime Minister Albanese wins election for second 3-year term Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years on Saturday and suggested his government had increased its majority by not modeling itself on U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
World Jan 02 Some flee, others restock before Australian wildfires worsen Cooler weather since Tuesday has aided firefighting and allowed people to replenish supplies.
World Jan 01 Australia sends aid to wildfire towns as death toll rises Navy ships and military aircraft were bringing water, food and fuel to towns where supplies were depleted and roads were cut off by the fires.
World Dec 31 Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town’s waterfront Wildfires burning across Australia's two most-populous states have trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two fatalities.
World Dec 28 Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires The mid-northern coast of New South Wales was home to up to 28,000 koalas, but wildfires have significantly reduced their population in recent months. Koalas are native to Australia and are one of the country’s most beloved animals, but they’ve…
World Dec 21 Australia battles ‘catastrophic’ wildfires as PM rushes home Australia’s most populous state was paralyzed by “catastrophic” fire conditions Saturday amid soaring temperatures, while one person died as wildfires ravaged the country’s southeast, officials said.
World Oct 08 Climate activists block roads, camp out for second day of global protests "I want to make a statement that (the activists) are all different sorts of people from all different walks of life, not just people you would call hippies," said Mike Gumn, 33, a National Health Service manager with two children.