The victims fell or were swept into the ocean, according to the police, as swells pounded Sydney and other places along the country’s east coast. At least two others were missing.
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6 Killed as Giant Waves Batter Australia
The victims fell or were swept into the ocean, according to the police, as swells pounded Sydney and other places along the country’s east coast. At least two others were missing.
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.
Brisbane and Eastern Australia Braces for Powerful Cyclone Alfred
The slow-moving tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales, including Brisbane.
Brisbane, Australia, Braces for Powerful Cyclone
The tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of southeastern Queensland, including the country’s third-largest city.
Missing Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days Lost in Kosciuszko National Park
The 23-year-old hiker, Hadi Nazari, survived for almost two weeks on two granola bars he found in a hut and on water from rivers and creeks, the authorities said.
Two Sailors Die in Separate Incidents in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The men were hit in the head by booms on their yachts in separate episodes, as participants faced challenging weather conditions, the police said.
Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025
The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.
An Australian Woman Trying to Rescue Her Phone Gets Stuck Between Boulders
And she was upside down.
An Australian Start-Up Hopes to Slow Climate Change With an Unusual Approach
An Australian start-up is hoping fungi can pull carbon dioxide from the air and stash it underground. It’s one of several ventures trying to deploy the superpowers of soil to slow global warming.