Fires, floods, now funnel-web spiders: Australia facing arachnid boom
Australia’s intense summer weather has created prime conditions for the deadly funnel-web spider, wildlife experts warn. Continue reading
Australia fires
Videos show fire-ravaged Australia hit with golf ball-sized hail, massive dust storm
Extreme weather alerts over fire risks continued in the country’s southeast Monday, while a hailstorm hit the national capital of Canberra. Continue reading
Australia’s tourism industry to receive government aid after wildfires
Some 29 people and millions of animals have been killed so far in the burning bush in Australia — a country famous for its pristine beeches, abundant wildlife and open-air sporting events. Continue reading
Severe storms cause flooding, road closures on Australia’s east coast
Parts of Australia’s east coast were hit by severe storms on Saturday, dousing some of the bushfires that have devastated the region for months but causing road closures and flash flooding. Continue reading
Granby Zoo raises $100,000 for Australia’s wildlife amid bushfires
The fires that have been burning since September have put Australia’s unique population of birds, reptiles and mammals such as koalas and kangaroos at risk. Continue reading
Haunting photos show massive fish kill after floods wash Australian bushfire ash into river
Recent rain brought ash from Australia’s ongoing bushfires into the Macleay River, suffocating hundreds of thousands of fish. Continue reading
77 Canadians on their way to help Australia as wildfires rage on
Canada has mutual aid agreements with Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., Mexico and South Africa. Continue reading
World’s last ‘dinosaur trees’ rescued from wrath of Australian fires
A team of firefighters was dropped into the rainforest with a special mission: protect a piece of history. Continue reading
Thunderstorms, heavy rain spread across Australia’s wildfire-covered east coast
The new rains, which are expected for the next four to five days, bring hope that some of the fierce wildfires razing the country will be extinguished – or at least slowed. Continue reading
Smoke from Australia’s fires will circle the world, NASA data suggests
Australia’s two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, have been rated as the most polluted cities in the world in recent weeks. Continue reading