December 22, 2019 Australian man survives wildfires by hiding in makeshift kiln: 'This was catastrophic' As the Green Wattle Creek wildfire in Australia all but wiped out the village of Balmoral, one man survived the flames by hiding inside a makeshift kiln, according to a report Sunday.
December 21, 2019 Australia's 'catastrophic' wildfires continue amid soaring temperatures as PM rushes home Australia’s most populous state was paralyzed by “catastrophic” fire conditions Saturday amid soaring temperatures, while one person died as wildfires also ravaged the country’s southeast, officials said.
December 20, 2019 Australian PM apologizes for Hawaii vacation after two firefighters battling massive wildfires die Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was forced to apologize this week after he was harshly criticized for being on vacation in Hawaii while two volunteer firefighters died battling the massive wildfires ravaging through New South Wales.
December 19, 2019 Australia's national heat record broken for second day in a row, wildfire emergency declared A state of emergency has been declared in Australia's most populous state amid a record-breaking heatwave that has sent temperatures soaring and helping to fuel around 100 wildfires.
December 18, 2019 Australian government created fake, negative horoscopes to deter Sri Lankan asylum-seekers Australia's Department of Home Affairs created fake, negative horoscopes with the hope it would deter Sri Lankan asylum-seekers from trying to enter Australia, according to a report.
December 18, 2019 Australia hits hottest day on record as deadly heat wave broils country A deadly heatwave in Australia pushed temperatures to a new record high on Tuesday, as the scorching weather is forecast to bring even hotter air this week.
December 17, 2019 Australian man claims to have cooked 3.3 pounds of pork in hot car An Australian man claims he was able to cook – and later eat – pork in his own car because the heat was so extreme.
December 17, 2019 Mom discovers Christmas tree allergy after developing blisters, wheezing Bah humbug.
December 17, 2019 Australian boy, 12, drives brother's truck to flee raging wildfires with dog A 12-year-boy in Australia managed to escape from a raging wildfire along with his dog after driving his brother's pickup to safety, according to police.
December 14, 2019 PGA officials dismiss Patrick Reed's caddie following shoving 'incident' with Australian spectator American Patrick Reed will have to look for another caddie for the final session of the Presidents Cup in Melbourne Sunday after his got into a physical altercation with a fan after the previous day’s match and was subsequently dismissed by officials.
