Even the largest ecosystems have limits when it comes to recovering from the impact of climate change, according to new research from Australia.
Author: LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA
Prosecutors Accuse Australian Journalists of Violating Gag Order on Cardinal’s Trial
The journalists could face fines and possibly prison time over the allegations, which stem from Cardinal George Pell’s trial and conviction on sexual abuse charges.
Cardinal Pell Was Sentenced to 6 Years. Here’s How Other Countries Have Punished Abusive Clergy.
Cardinal Pell of Australia was sentenced to six years in prison for child sexual abuse. Other countries have had different approaches to dealing with abusive priests.
Cardinal George Pell Is Jailed to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction
Judge Peter Kidd of the County Court of Victoria said the cardinal, who was convicted in December of molesting two boys, would be sentenced on March 13.
Cardinal George Pell Sex Abuse Conviction Unsealed in Australia
In December, Cardinal Pell was found guilty of sexually abusing two 13-year-old boys. But the verdict was ordered to be kept secret pending a second trial.
The Police Were Called for Help. They Arrested Her Instead.
Over the past decade, laws in Western Australia have sent thousands of people to prison for unpaid fines. Aboriginal women are particularly vulnerable, and in the worst cases, have been arrested when they called for help.
The Flood Was Extraordinary. So Was Australians’ Response.
In the aftermath of record-breaking rain, residents of Townsville, Australia, are supporting one another in ways that mental health experts say are critical for coping with disasters.
‘Unprecedented’ Floods in Australia Force Hundreds to Evacuate
Police officers in the state of Queensland were left clinging to trees while snakes and crocodiles roamed the streets after days of heavy rainfall.
Man Is Charged in Killing of Israeli Student in Australia
Codey Herrmann, 20, is accused of raping and murdering Aiia Maasarwe, who was attacked on a Melbourne street after a night out with friends.
Man in Australia Charged With Sending Suspicious Packages to Consulates
Police offered no motive for the alleged actions of the 48-year-old man, who appeared in court Thursday on charges that could carry a 10-year prison sentence.