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Monkey Scheduled for a Vasectomy Escapes Hospital with Two Females in Tow
The trio of baboons triggered an emergency police response after escaping and running amok around one of Sydney's busiest public hospitals.
Bushfire-Affected Animals Might Not Be Able to Return Home for Months
Australia's fire season has devastated native ecosystems, and it's probably going to be a while before displaced animals are able to survive on their own again.
Is Australia at Risk of a Coronavirus Outbreak?
At least 18 people have died and more than 600 have been infected in the past month. Should Australia be worried?
Three Confirmed Dead After Firefighting Plane Crashes in New South Wales
The Large Air Tanker went down while fighting bushfires in the Snowy Monaro region this afternoon.
Here Are Some Illustrations That Show Just How Bad Australia’s Bushfires Are
It's hard to imagine the severity of the fires, so we compare them to more familiar incidents.
Watch Out for Scams Disguised As Fundraisers for Australia’s Bushfires
A new low for the world’s scammers is creating fake charities or posing as relatives of victims of the fires.
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How Much Worse Can Australia's Fires Get? An Expert Explains
Australia's worst bushfire season on record has been escalating for months now—and there's still no end in sight.
Fears NSW Mega-Fire Could Threaten Coal Mine and Power Plant
The Blue Mountains bushfires are starting to encroach upon one of NSW's largest coal-fired power stations, responsible for supplying 10 percent of the state's electricity.
NSW’s Latest Drug Policy is Essentially Just 'More Bins'
Gladys Berejiklian has said no to pill testing and yes to 'drug amnesty bins' at music festivals. Let's unpack that.
Expert Review Finds Pill Testing Works, While State Premiers Continue to Condemn It
Gladys Berejiklian says pill testing doesn't work, and that it "could actually cause more deaths." A number of experts disagree.
Scientists Are Luring Fish Back to Dead Reefs by Playing Them Sounds From Thriving, Healthy Reefs
The technique has shown promising results, and researchers hope it could be used to restore parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
More Damning Allegations Levelled at NSW Police Who Strip-Searched Minors at a Music Festival
An inquiry revealed that volunteers watching strip-searches weren't required to have "Working with Children Checks," and one police officer allegedly “ran his hands around” the buttocks of a 17-year-old boy.
