January 16, 2020 Rain in Australia goes 'a long way' towards containing wildfires, US fire crews say damage 'apocalyptic' After weeks of devastating wildfires that have scorched Australia, hard-hit communities received relief Thursday from heavy rain and thunderstorms as forecasters officials cautioned it was only just the start of what is needed.
January 15, 2020 YouTube prankster appears in Australian court for 'scuba driving' flooded car to liquor store in viral video A YouTube prankster who drove a car filled with water to a liquor store and bought beer during a heat wave has appeared in an Australian court to face charges related to the “scuba driving” stunt.
January 15, 2020 In Australia, more than 5,000 feral camels killed in mass cull More than 5,000 feral camels were killed as part of a massive cull in South Australia, officials said Tuesday.
January 15, 2020 Australia wildfire areas may see thunderstorms, heavy rain as smoke impacts Australian Open After weeks of devastating wildfires that have scorched Australia, hard-hit communities are finally about to see some relief.
January 13, 2020 News Corp announces major donation for Australian bushfire relief News Corp on Monday announced a major donation for bushfire relief in Australia as the country copes with the growing disaster.
January 13, 2020 Delta Air Lines pledges $250,000 toward Australian wildfire relief The Atlanta-based carrier announced Monday it will donate $250,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the Australian Red Cross as part of disaster response and humanitarian relief.
January 13, 2020 Restaurant server earns $1,836 tip, plans to give some to Australian wildfire relief efforts "I'm a firm believer in karma. What you put into the world is what you get back," she said.
January 12, 2020 As Australia fires rage, crews airdrop vegetables to feed starving animals In an attempt to save the billions of starving animals trapped in Australia's bushfires, the New South Wales government reportedly dropped over 4,800 pounds of vegetables Sunday, using helicopters and airplanes to access the area.
January 12, 2020 Australian investigators offer nearly $700G reward in decades-old cold case of missing toddler Australian detectives investigating the abduction and suspected murder of a British-born toddler 50 years ago have offered a nearly $700,000 reward for information relating to the cold case.
January 10, 2020 US firefighters cheered at Australia airport as fires worsen, new evacuations ordered American firefighters are getting a hero’s welcome in Australia.
