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A bus shelter is submerged under water in Brisbane. [Tertius Pickard-AP Photo]

Death toll rises in historic flooding on Australia’s east coast

March 2, 2022

FILE PHOTO: A passenger arrives from New Zealand after the Trans-Tasman travel bubble opened overnight, following an extended border closure due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, October 16, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo

New Zealand to resume Australia “travel bubble” as Sydney coronavirus threat eases

May 8, 2021

Australian authorities are planning to evacuate thousands more people on Monday from flood-affected suburbs in Sydney’s west.

Australia to evacuate thousands as Sydney faces worst floods in 60 years

March 22, 2021

FILE PHOTO - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo, Japan, November 17, 2020. REUTERS-Issei Kato

Australian police close investigation into ‘rape’ by cabinet minister

March 2, 2021

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Australian state removes quarantine requirements for more travellers

December 8, 2020

The Australian state of South Australia has reported 14 new coronavirus cases, a dramatic increase from the previous day, prompting other states to tighten internal borders amid concerns of a new virus hot spot.

Australia back on coronavirus alert as cases jump in southern state

November 16, 2020

Health Minister Greg Hunt warned on Saturday, however, that despite the good signs, Australians will still have to keep their distance from others for the next half a year.

New Zealand included in Australia’s coronavirus vaccine deal

August 16, 2020

Health Minister Greg Hunt warned on Saturday, however, that despite the good signs, Australians will still have to keep their distance from others for the next half a year.

Australia optimistic over slowing virus spread urges vigilance

April 5, 2020

As Sydney got much-needed rain on Friday, a powerful tropical cyclone was approaching Australia’s opposite coast.

Fire-hit Australia faces cyclone in west, heavy rain, floods in East

February 8, 2020

There have been devastating aftermath of bushfires across New South Wales after they tore through the state’s south coast, leaving homes and wildlife scorched.

Australian town in ruins after catastrophic bushfires

January 3, 2020

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - Wildfires burning across Australia's two most-populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two fatalities.

Australia orders evacuations from fire-ravaged towns

January 2, 2020

Australia's maximum average temperature broke records on Tuesday ( via REUTERS )

Australia experiences hottest day on record

December 18, 2019

SYDNEY - Authorities declared a state of emergency across a broad swath of Australia's east coast on Monday, urging residents in high risk areas to evacuate ahead of looming catastrophic fire conditions.

Australians urged to evacuate as ‘catastrophic’ fires loom

November 11, 2019

Several out-of-control bushfires in eastern Australia have destroyed a number of buildings and homes, officials have said, issuing emergency warnings.

Out-of-control bushfires destroy homes in Australia

October 8, 2019

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Australia to ban phones in schools in 2019

December 13, 2018