Australia


Australia: Extreme weather in pictures

Following months of severe drought, parts of eastern Australia have been hit by flooding and

Australia fires: Storms wreak damage but bushfires ‘far from over’

Storms have brought heavy rain to fire-hit regions of eastern Australia but authorities warn the

Australia fires: Victoria braces for severe storms

Forecasters have warned of severe storms in Australia’s fire-hit state of Victoria, which could lead

Australian government to aid tourism industry as bushfires recede

The Australian government said on Sunday it will channel A$76 million ($52 million) to the tourism

Grace International urges community to swim safely

In the wake of an increasing number of swimming related accidents affecting the Nepali community

What can Australia learn about fire control from its Aboriginals?

Aboriginal park ranger Trent Nelson walks through the bush, demonstrating traditional fire techniques. He mimics

Australia smoke to make ‘full circuit’ around globe: NASA

Smoke from the massive bushfires in Australia will soon circle the Earth back to the

Tharus to mark Maghi in Sydney; will donate proceeds to firefighters

Nepali Tharus in Sydney of Australia are all set to host a program on the

Australian prime minister’s approval rating singed by bushfires

A new poll shows the popularity of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declined sharply amid deepening

Australia fires: PM admits mistakes in handling of crisis

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has expressed regret over his handling of the bushfire crisis