All articles tagged with #australia
Originally Published 10 hours ago — by Yahoo
Police found human remains near Longwood, north of Melbourne, as Victoria’s bushfires blaze across the southeast, destroying hundreds of structures and cutting power to thousands. With more than 30 fires burning and heat, dry winds, and high flames, authorities say it could take weeks to get the blazes under control, while the federal government pledges emergency aid.
Originally Published 14 hours ago — by The New York Times
Wildfires in Victoria, Australia, have burned nearly 900,000 acres, destroyed homes, and caused one death, driven by record heat and lightning strikes amid a severe heat wave, marking the worst fire conditions since the 2019-2020 Black Summer fires.
Originally Published 19 hours ago — by The Guardian
A severe heatwave in southeastern Australia has caused devastating bushfires, resulting in one death, over 300 structures destroyed, and 350,000 hectares burned, with ongoing emergency efforts and significant property and environmental damage. The government has announced disaster recovery funding, and residents are urged to stay safe amid active fires and poor air quality, as climate change continues to exacerbate such extreme weather events.
Originally Published 21 hours ago — by SBS Australia
A new flu strain called 'Super-K' or subclade-K, a drifted version of H3N2, is spreading unusually in Australia outside the typical flu season, potentially increasing healthcare pressure. While not more severe, it is more transmissible and slightly less responsive to vaccines, prompting updates to the 2026 flu vaccine. Experts recommend vaccination and preventive measures to reduce infection risk.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by worldathletics.org
Australia's Jessica Hull led their team to a surprising gold medal in the mixed relay at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, ending Kenya's winning streak and marking their first podium finish in this event, with France and Ethiopia taking silver and bronze respectively.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Reuters
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Australia and India have been invited to a G7 finance ministers' meeting in Washington to discuss securing critical mineral supplies, amid concerns over China's dominance in the sector and efforts by Western countries to diversify their supply chains.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by KOMO
Britney Spears announced she will never perform in the U.S. again due to sensitive reasons, but plans to perform in the UK and Australia with her son soon, marking a significant shift in her touring plans.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by AL.com
Britney Spears announced on Instagram that she will never perform in the US again due to sensitive reasons and plans to perform in the UK and Australia soon. She also shared that her dancing videos are part of her healing process, despite being embarrassing, and reflected on her last US performance in 2018.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Yahoo
Health officials in Australia have detected the first case of Japanese encephalitis virus for the summer, raising concerns due to increased mosquito populations driven by climate change. The virus, which can cause severe brain inflammation and is spread by mosquitoes, prompts precautions like using bug spray and removing stagnant water. Researchers are exploring new control methods, but reducing pollution remains key to managing mosquito-borne diseases.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
An Australian man using a consumer-grade metal detector discovered a 4.6-kilogram gold-rich rock worth approximately $160,000 in Victoria's historic 'Golden Triangle,' highlighting the region's ongoing gold potential. The find, split in two during extraction, underscores the area's rich history of gold discoveries and the enduring allure of prospecting, especially amid record-high gold prices.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
A groundbreaking geological study in northwestern Australia has revealed that the world's largest iron ore deposit formed between 1.4 and 1.1 billion years ago, much later than previously thought, and is linked to tectonic activity related to supercontinent cycles, challenging existing models of ore formation and opening new avenues for mineral exploration.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The New York Times
'We Bury the Dead' is a horror-thriller set in Tasmania after a global catastrophe, featuring zombies that are portrayed as victims of circumstance, with Daisy Ridley playing a woman searching for her husband among the undead.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by CBS News
The world welcomed 2026 with celebrations starting in the South Pacific, including fireworks in New Zealand and Australia, despite recent tragedies and security concerns. Many countries observed traditional customs, while some regions like Hong Kong and Indonesia scaled back festivities due to recent disasters. Political tensions and security measures marked celebrations in places like Sydney and the US, with a focus on resilience and solidarity. Overall, the global festivities reflected a mix of hope, remembrance, and adaptation to recent events.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Researchers in Western Australia's Kimberley region discovered the largest dinosaur footprints ever recorded, some over 1.7 meters long, left by sauropods around 130 million years ago. The site contains a diverse range of 21 different dinosaur track types, making it one of the richest fossil tracksites globally. Indigenous elders played a key role in protecting and studying these ancient footprints, which offer significant insights into prehistoric life.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ABC News
Families of victims from the Bondi Beach massacre are demanding a federal inquiry into rising antisemitism and security failures, but Prime Minister Albanese prefers a narrower investigation into the incident's procedural aspects, while security measures are being heightened in Sydney for upcoming celebrations.