A palaeontologist’s call-out for rocks bearing dinosaur footprints around an Australian town has borne fruit, including a ...

Hollywood actor Leonardo Di Caprio has taken aim at a mining expansion in Western Australia's South West region, saying it is ...

Leonardo DiCaprio called out the Australian government for approving a mine expansion that would devastate the local ...

It started off as a slice of American pie in the outback, but has now become a tourist destination better known for its ...

The plant produces 75 per cent of Australia’s structural steel and is key to the survival of the town of Whyalla. Read more ...

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday (Mar 10), as workers ...

One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.

Damaged roofing on holiday apartments is seen at Labrador on the Gold Coast, Australia following Cyclone Alfred, Saturday, ...

MARYSVILLE, Australia — As fire raged several hillsides away from their house on the afternoon of Feb. 7, 2009, David Barton reassured his wife: “Don’t worry. Entire towns don’t burn down.” ...

The original tradition of Town Meeting Day brought voters together for an in-person debate and voice vote. While many communities continue to vote this way, others have adopted the Australian Ballot ...

The town was established to accommodate US Navy ... with a unique blend of American culture in a pocket of outback Australia. Patriotic residents didn’t hold back on traditions either, with ...