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Australia

New South Wales declares state of emergency as wildfires continue

Around 2,000 firefighters are battling the fires, half of which remain uncontrolled, in Australia's most populous state with temperatures reaching 39C in central Sydney

19/12/2019

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Australia firefighters battle expanding blaze in Blue Mountains

Firefighters urged residents to evacuate areas near Gospers Mountain as a bushfire that has razed almost 400,000 hectares approached residential areas

16/12/2019

Australia

Climate change protest after devastating bushfires in Australia

Climate protesters on the streets of Sydney after bushfires shrouded the city in a haze

15/12/2019

Australia

In pictures: Australia's 'unprecedented' wildfires seen from space

The fires have rekindled the debate about the climate crisis in the country, which is one of the world's largest exporters of coal.

15/11/2019

World

Fire authorities in Australia issue 'catastrophic warning'

The warning comes after two states were ravaged by dozens of out of control wildfires this past weekend.

11/11/2019

Sport

Tennis: France claim Fed Cup title with 3-2 win over Australia

Tennis: France claim Fed Cup title with 3-2 win over Australia

10/11/2019

Australia

Hundreds of koalas dead as Australia battles savage bush fires

As many as 350 out of 600 animals on the reserve in New South Wales have been killed.

08/11/2019

Australia

Ever backpacked in Australia? You might be owed some money if you have

The federal court has found that the so-called backpackers' tax is "a disguised form of discrimination", and is therefore invalid.

30/10/2019

Australia

Tourists queue to climb sacred Australian rock on final day before ban

"You want to respect the cultural side of things, but still you want to have it as a challenge," one said.

25/10/2019

Australia

Australian airline completes record-breaking 19-hour flight

Qantas completed a record-breaking 19-hour research flight with 49 passengers.

20/10/2019

Sport

Rugby: England to face All Blacks as both sides ease into semi-finals

New Zealand will face England in next Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-finals after the All Blacks pummelled a flat Ireland 46-14 in Saturday's last-eight clash in Tokyo.

19/10/2019

Japan

England beat Australia to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals

England beat Australia to win through to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 12 years.

19/10/2019

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Belgian car wins Darwin-to-Adelaide solar race

A Belgian car won its first World Solar Challenge, crossing the finish line in Adelaide, Australia.

17/10/2019

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World's biggest solar car race gets underway in Australia

More than 40 teams from two dozen countries took part in a race that saw the world's fastest solar-powered cars face-off

13/10/2019

Green News

Satirical video mocks people who have a problem with Greta Thunberg

An Australian news outlet has taken a more humorous approach to the recent criticism of the teen activist.

11/10/2019

World

Australia's tough immigration stance 'keeps far-right at bay'

Australia's tough stance on immigration has helped keep down the vote for far-right political parties, the country's ambassador to France has told Euronews.

08/10/2019

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Swarm of bees creates a buzz in an Adelaide car park

Luckily an apiarist was on hand to deal with the problem.

26/09/2019

World News

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

20/09/2019

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Vehicle stopped in its tracks by crocodiles lying in the road

A car was stopped in its tracks in Australia's north on Sunday (September 15) by a group of saltwater crocodiles.

19/09/2019

Business

Saudi oil attack: 'Looking like' Iran is responsible, says Trump

US 'locked and loaded' as oil prices surge after Saudi oil attack

16/09/2019