Several days of torrential downpours have pummeled towns and cities in Queensland. The state premier described the wild weather as a “rain bomb” with “waves of water just coming down.”
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A Woman is Charged With Arson in Queensland Quarantine Hotel Fire
A 31-year-old mother and her two children had arrived in Queensland a few days ago.
Arson Charges in Queensland Quarantine Hotel Fire
A 31-year-old mother and her two children had arrived in Queensland a few days ago.
Daintree Forest in Australia Is Returned to Indigenous Owners
The rainforest is among nearly 400,000 acres of land in northeast Australia that were handed back on Wednesday to Aboriginal people who have lived in the region for thousands of years.
New Dinosaur Species Is Australia’s Largest, Researchers Say
Australotitan cooperensis, a long-necked herbivore from the Cretaceous period, is estimated to have weighed 70 tons, measured two stories tall and extended the length of a basketball court.
This Moth Is Huge in Australia
A giant wood moth, the heaviest of all known moths, appeared on the side of a school building in Queensland, Australia, enthralling students who are used to diverse wildlife.
It’s Australia’s First Big Blaze of the Fire Season. How Bad Will the Summer Get?
Last year, the country suffered catastrophic wildfires. Now, it is watching as a scenic getaway burns. What the rest of the season brings may depend on heat waves, winds and dried-out grass.
How Coal-Loving Australia Became the Leader in Rooftop Solar
Embracing solar panels to save money, homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy.
In Australia, an Architect Designs for a Future of Fire
As the country rebuilds after its devastating wildfires, Ian Weir is leading the push for integrating houses with the land, rather than mass clearance of vegetation.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Are Released From the Hospital
The actors will remain in self-isolation in a rented home in Australia but are “feeling a lot better,” their son Chet Hanks said.