Bushfire smoke from Australia covers sky of New Zealand's Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand/Xinhua/UNI: The heavy smoke from devastating Australian bushfires cloaked Auckland, turning the city's skyline into eerie orange color on Sunday afternoon.
Aussie firefighter killed after truck rolls in "fire tornado"
Sydney/Xinhua/UNI: A 28-year-old Australian volunteer firefighter has been killed battling a blaze on the border of New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria State when a freak weather event upended the truck he and two others were traveling in.
Australia wildfires: communities must stay vigilant, urges UN weather agency
New York/IBNS: As Australia’s “catastrophic” and deadly wildfire emergency continues, UN weather experts on Tuesday echoed Government warnings for people to remain vigilant in the face of the fast-moving threat and tinderbox conditions.
Global Climate Strike gathers about 300,000 people in Australia - Reports
Moscow, Sep 20 (Sputnik/UNI) Close to 300,000 demonstrators have joined the Global Climate Strike in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane on Friday, inspired by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who calls for immediate action on climate change, media reported.
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia has released its Annual Climate Statement, showing 2018 was the country's third-warmest year on record, while rainfall totals were the lowest since 2005.
Sydney, Oct 10 (IBNS): The Australian Bureau of Meteorology on Wednesday revised its ENSO Outlook to "El Niño Alert" meaning the chances of an El Niño forming during Spring is now 70% or roughly three times the normal risk.
Territorians urged to prepare for all weather hazards this wet season: Australian Met Bureau
Sydney, Oct 10 (IBNS): The Australian Bureau of Meteorology released its tropical cyclone outlook on Wednesday, reminding Territorians to start preparations for the severe weather season.
Australia: Perth Zoo euthanizes Puan, world's oldest Sumatran Orangutan
Perth, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Perth Zoo has paid an emotional farewell to Puan, the world's oldest Sumatran Orangutan, following her death on Monday at the age of 62.
Australia records another hottest year in 2017
Sydney, Jan 10 (IBNS): The Bureau of Meteorology has released its Annual Climate Statement, showing 2017 continued the trend of warmer than average temperatures across Australia, and the country received slightly above-average rainfall.
Australia: Massive ancient undersea landslide found near Great Barrier Reef
Brisbane, Feb 9 (IBNS): Scientists have discovered evidence of massive ancient undersea landslide next to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, according to media reports on Thursday.
Australia launches satellite to tackle slow internet speed
Sydney, Oct 1 (IBNS) The Australian Government on Thursday launched a new satellite, Sky Muster, from South America to provide high speed internet service to its rural citizens.