A father and son who were battling flames for two days on Kangaroo Island are the latest victims of the worst wildfire season in Australian history. The death toll in the wildfire crisis is now up to 23 people. CBC | World News
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Australia scrambles to reach fire victims as death toll rises
Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by deadly wildfires that have sent thousands of residents and tourists fleeing to the shoreline. CBC | World News
Read More »Rafael Nadal provides fitness update ahead of Novak Djokovic battle in Australia
Rafael Nadal says he has arrived in Australia in good shape. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic arrive in Australia to begin ATP Cup preparations
The inaugural ATP Cup gets underway on January 3. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Sydney, Australia New Year’s fireworks to go ahead despite wildfire threat
Firefighters in Australia worked throughout Sunday to try to contain bushfires across New South Wales before temperatures were due to soar. CBC | World News
Read More »Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, Australia, while soaring temperatures have increased the fire danger in the country’s east. CBC | World News
Read More »Andy Murray returns to Australia as he looks towards the next chapter in his career
Andy Murray is almost a year on from hinting he was retiring from tennis as he heads back to Australia in search of the next chapter of his career. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Wildfire-ravaged areas of Australia get holiday relief, but oppressive conditions to return
Areas of Australia that have been ravaged by deadly wildfires experienced temporary relief on Wednesday, but oppressive conditions are expected to return this weekend. CBC | World News
Read More »Cruise ship temporarily stranded off Australia with ‘no toilets’ in ‘horrific’ conditions
A CRUISE ship was left stranded off the coast of Australia this morning leaving over 800 passengers in “horrific conditions,” it has been claimed. The Cruise and Maritime Voyages ship lost power during a round-the-world trip. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Chinese defector gives Australia details of Beijing espionage
An apparent Chinese intelligence service agent is seeking asylum in Australia after providing details on Beijing’s political interference in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia, the Age newspaper said on Saturday. CBC | World News
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