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‘Extreme and dangerous’ weather: Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands

The Longwood bushfire has been burning for several days.
The Longwood bushfire has been burning for several days.

New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot begins breeding again

This mating season is the 13th in the past 30 years, with the bird breeding every two to four years.
This mating season is the 13th in the past 30 years, with the bird breeding every two to four years.

‘Hectic’ bush fires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave

A bushfire burning in the Mount Lawson State Park on Jan 6.
A bushfire burning in the Mount Lawson State Park on Jan 6.

Several whales restrand at New Zealand’s Farewell Spit, six die

People trying to rescue a pod of whales stranded on the shore at Farewell Spit, in Golden Bay, New Zealand, on Jan 8.
People trying to rescue a pod of whales stranded on the shore at Farewell Spit, in Golden Bay, New Zealand, on Jan 8.

Pacific Islands environment programme says US must follow formal exit process

Aerial view of Funafuti, Tuvalu’s most populous island, showing the port and main town of Fongafale, September 6, 2024. Picture taken through plane window. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham
Aerial view of Funafuti, Tuvalu’s most populous island, showing the port and main town of Fongafale, September 6, 2024. Picture taken through plane window. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham

Australia to hold royal commission inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting

FILE PHOTO: An Australian flag sits amongst floral tributes honouring the victims of a shooting at Jewish holiday celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An Australian flag sits amongst floral tributes honouring the victims of a shooting at Jewish holiday celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Bush fires rage in Australia’s south-east, authorities warn of ‘catastrophic’ conditions on Jan 9

Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40 deg C in parts of the state.
Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40 deg C in parts of the state.

Intense heatwave grips Australia’s southern states, fans bushfires

The authorities advised residents to stay indoors and keep hydrated.
The authorities advised residents to stay indoors and keep hydrated.

Climate-driven tree deaths speeding up in Australia: Study

The research found that the deaths were not being matched by tree growth, so forest stock overall is declining.
The research found that the deaths were not being matched by tree growth, so forest stock overall is declining.

Australian state extends ban on protests after Bondi Beach attack

The extension follows the fatal Bondi attack in which two ISIS-inspired gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration in December 2025.
The extension follows the fatal Bondi attack in which two ISIS-inspired gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration in December 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.