Out-of-control wildfire in Australia's Victoria has forced evacuations of more than 2,000 people. The state authorities have issued emergency warnings as extremely hot weather conditions move across the state.
Some states in Australia have been placed on alerts amid bushfires. Read more here. Multiple states in Australia are on high alert for bushfires due to scorching conditions.
The latest report showed that about 49% of Australians felt climate change severely impacts their lives in regional areas compared to people in the cities. Read here,
The strong El Nino phenomenon is likely to continue this coming winter. EL Nino can influence the weather. Here are the three things to expect this winter. Read here.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued one of its stiffest penalties banning a Chinese-owned and managed bulker from Australian waters.