The national death toll of Australia’s 2019/2020 bushfire season was 33 as of Monday, March 2, with 25 confirmed deaths in New South Wales, three in South Australia and five in Victoria. OCTOBER New South Wales: Robert Lindsey, 77, and Gwen Hyde, 68, were found in their burned out Coongbar home near Casino on October 9th. NOVEMBER New … Read more
Bats carrying viruses that can lead to an AIDS-like disease threaten to wipe out Australia’s koala population Bats are acting as flying carriers for several viruses that are deadly to koalas The virus can trigger the koala retrovirus called KoRV, which can lead to cancer Scientists believe this is a greater threat to the koala … Read more
Should I cancel my trip to Sydney due to bushfires and how can I visit Bob Marley’s home in Jamaica? The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:35 BST, 6 January 2020 | Updated: 15:52 BST, 6 January 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This … Read more
Wild thing! Model Elyse Knowles flaunts her sensational curves in a skimpy leopard print bikini as she hikes in remote bushland By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:47 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 04:12 GMT, 24 March 2020 She is known for flaunting her sensational curves in skimpy bikinis on her Instagram. … Read more
Chris Hemsworth poses with rescued baby koala as he shines a spotlight on Australian wildlife rehabilitation efforts following devastating bushfires By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:50 GMT, 10 March 2020 | Updated: 08:50 GMT, 10 March 2020 The Hemsworth clan have been throwing their support behind Australian wildlife charities following the devastating … Read more
While parts of the world are experiencing a wet February, areas in California are ‘bone dry’. San Francisco and most of the northern state have received just sprinkles to no rain in what is usually its wettest month of the year – a first in 150 years of recorded history. Now, a new map from … Read more
The bushfire season may be coming to an end, but is it safe to go to Australia? The short answer is: yes. Only three per cent of the country’s land mass has been affected by the deadly bushfires that began in earnest in November, and most tourist destinations are ‘not impacted’, according to Tourism Australia. … Read more