Tasmania Bushfire Destroys 19 Homes, Damages 14 in Dolphin Sands
More than 30 homes have been damaged or destroyed by a bushfire in Tasmania, with authorities warning evacuated residents it…
Category: Australia
UN Recognizes New Ecosystem Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada, South Africa
Three new World Restoration Flagships were recognized Thursday by United Nations agencies for advancing agrifood systems transformation, biodiversity protection and…
Man Killed in Targeted Shooting Near Brisbane
A man died after a targeted shooting in Queensland early Friday, police said. Emergency services were called to a property…
Police Launch Operation After Shots Fired at Sydney Shopping Center
A major police operation was launched Friday after multiple gunshots were fired outside a shopping center in southwest Sydney, authorities…
Armed Man Opens Fire on Busy Sydney Street – 20 Injured, One Critical
A man in his 60s has been arrested after allegedly firing up to 100 rounds on a crowded street in…
Australia’s wine industry contributes US33.54 billion to the economy
Australia’s wine industry contributes 51.3 billion Australian dollars (33.54 billion U.S. dollars) to the economy and supports over 203,000 jobs,…
Australia commits to 2035 emissions reduction target
The Australian government is committed to cutting the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 62 to 70 percent from 2005 levels…