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Tag: Australia
Australia Revisits What Worked, and Didn’t, in the Pandemic
An inquiry will try to draw lessons from the government response, but some question whether it will go far enough.
Australia Officially Declares Arrival of El Niño
The authorities ordered school closures on the south coast of New South Wales, where springtime temperatures were expected to near 100 degrees.
Australia Officially Declares Arrival of El Niño
The authorities ordered school closures on the south coast of New South Wales, where springtime temperatures were expected to near 100 degrees.
The Koala Small Enough to Cuddle Like a Cat
The discovery of a fossil hints at the existence of an animal that researchers say could be the missing link in the understanding of evolution of marsupials in Australia.
Culling, Curfews and Caps: Australia ‘Declares War’ on Its Cat Problem
Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Is Ousted Amid Criticism of Being Pro-West
The prime minister of Vanuatu lost his job after he was criticized for veering too close to the West. He accuses his successor of being too cozy with China.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Ousted Amid Criticism of Being Pro-West
The prime minister of Vanuatu lost his job after he was criticized for veering too close to the West. He accuses his successor of being too cozy with China.
Perilous, Icy Mission Rescues Sick Worker in Antarctica
It took an icebreaker ship and two long-range helicopters to evacuate the staff member from an Australian research base to advanced medical care.
Airline Sold Tickets for Already Canceled Flights, Watchdog Group Says
Australia’s consumer commission said in legal proceedings that Qantas, the country’s national carrier, had sold tickets for routes it never intended to fly.