Tag: Australia
Firefighting plane crashes in Australia with 3 aboard
Three people have died when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in the Snowy Monaro region of Australia's southern New South Wales state.
Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames
Australia’s unprecedented wildfires season has so far charred 40,000 square miles (104,000 square kilometers) of brushland, rainforests, and national parks.
North Carolina art students raise money for Australian wildfire recovery
Students at Oak Grove High School have watched the devastation in Australia and are using their artistic talents to show their support and raise money for recovery.
How to give wisely to help Australia wildfire relief efforts
As the world watches devastating wildfires blaze across Australia, there’s been an outpouring of donations to aid relief efforts.
How to help support the Australian wildfires relief effort
The wildfires in Australia have destroyed millions of acres of land, killed at least two dozen people so far and left thousands more people and animals in danger.
Australian military brings supplies to thousands cut off by wildfires
Thousands of tourists fled Australia’s wildfire-ravaged eastern coast Thursday ahead of worsening conditions as the military started to evacuate people trapped on the shore further south.
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town’s waterfront
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states have trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two fatalities.
Metallica’s James Hetfield enters rehab; tour dates canceled
Metallica says its frontman James Hetfield has entered rehab, and the band is canceling its upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand.
Shark attack halts Australia surf competition
A shark attack on a surfer in Australia has forced the temporary suspension of an international surfing competition.