Typhoon kills 54 in China, dozens missing
Floods and landslides from the strongest storm to hit China this year have killed at least 54 people and left dozens missing since it struck earlier this week, officials said Thursday. msnbc.msn.com |
More artificial reefs planned for Moreton Bay
The State Government has announced two more artificial reefs for anglers in Moreton Bay off the south-east Queensland coast. abc.net.au |
Murray plan job losses three times more than predicted
The Murray-Darling Authority's CEO has conceded that proposed cuts to water allocations along the river system could cause three times more job losses than estimated in its report. abc.net.au |
Federal Environment Minister asked to stop further clearing at new rifle range site
An ecologist says she is surprised to hear that clearing has started for a new rifle range in the New South Wales Southern Highlands despite the discovery of an endangered ecological community. abc.net.au |
The south coast just purr-fect for tiger cubs
The tiger population in the Illawarra and south coast is growing, thanks to the arrival of two cubs from New Zealand which will eventually be housed at Symbio Wildlife Park at Helensburgh. abc.net.au |