Aussie Heatwaves

Heatwaves cause havoc in southern New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Australian of Year

Indigenous leader Professor Mick Dodson AM has been named Australian of the Year 2009.

Cyclone Charlotte Hits

120kph wind & flash flood warnings for far north Qld's Cape York.

Perth Shark Patrols

Daily helicopter patrols will search Perth's beaches for sharks during this summer.

Honours List 2008

Queen's Birthday Honours List announced for 2008.

ANZAC Day 2008

ANZAC Day – 25 April - is a time to remember.

Trouble for Australia's Koalas?

New research indicates that Australia's koala population may be in danger as climate change effects eucalyptus and other leaf-eating animals.

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Australia has nearly 11,000 beaches!

Australia is the world's only island-continent and has almost 11,000 beaches.

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Man saves wife from Crocodile in NT

In Australia's Northern Territory a man has saved his wife from the jaws of a crocodile by jumping on the creature's back.

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