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High levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in sediments and fish from the Italian River Po and its Lambro tributary

Researchers have recommended that fish from some sections of the River Po and the River Lambro, one of the Italian River Po tributaries, should not be eaten due to high levels of some endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the river sediments and fish. This recommendation is based on an extensive update regarding pollution levels of such substances in the rivers.




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AFP National Headquarters to be illuminated blue to honour fallen Victorian and South Australian Officers

Australian Federal Police National Headquarters in Canberra will be bathed in blue from this evening (Thursday, 30 April) to honour the four Victorian and one South Australian police officer who tragically lost their lives last week.




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Three children rescued in the Philippines after tip-off from Australian authorities

An ongoing investigation by Australian authorities into the sexual abuse of children in the Philippines, including suspected live distance abuse committed by an Australian citizen, has resulted in the rescue of three children and the arrest of one woman in the Philippines.
















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Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers

Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies

The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires.




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Humans may have settled in Australia 80,000 years ago, way earlier than previously thought

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence that could push the date of human habitation in Australia back possibly as far as 80,000 years ago.



  • Arts & Culture

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Geologists find that a remote region of Australia was once connected to Canada

Surprising evidence linking Australia and Canada reminds us that our planet is a dynamic place.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Climate change will increase wind and waves in Australia

The Southern Hemisphere will experience more devastating wind and waves as the world warms, according to new research.



  • Climate & Weather

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Italians are balking at a new produce bag fee

Plastic bags are bad, for sure. But a new fee for produce bags is angering some ... and you're not even allowed to bring your reusables!




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Eataly: New York City's divine Italian eating emporium

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.




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Quick-thinking staff save zoo animals from wildfire in Australia

Animals at Australia's Mogo Zoo were saved from wildfires by savvy staff.




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Australian officials outlaw Katy Perry's seed-embedded 'Prism' packaging

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The Australian continent is now completely covered with feral cats

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.




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Australia creates world's largest cat-proof fence

The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres.




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Australian hacks a Nissan Leaf — in England

Automaker networks are vulnerable to guys with laptops, and it's not an isolated problem.




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7% of Australia's reptiles face extinction

International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its Red List, and the news isn't good for Australia's reptiles.




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Should rhinos be introduced to Australia?

It's a wild idea fraught with controversy, but Australia has the habitats and the protections in place to harbor these beasts.




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Australia declares 'war on cats'

Australia, on track to eliminate 2 million feral cats by 2020, bans outdoor cats.




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Why Australia went nuts over Johnny Depp's dogs

Actor allegedly smuggled his 2 pups in via private jet, generating euthanasia threats from Australian biosecurity officials.




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Feral cats in Australia kill 7 animals per day

Researchers in Australia strap cameras on feral cats to track their kills.




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These Australian ants are bucking the 'insect apocalypse' trend

Australia's desert ants are thriving in the face of climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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Meet the bilby! 5 fast facts about this adorable Australian animal

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.




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How you can help people and animals impacted by Australia's devastating wildfires

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.




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Italian mayor puts kibosh on wood-fired pizza ovens

Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano.




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Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia

A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water.




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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.



  • Arts & Culture

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Watch as much-needed rain pours through Western Australia

Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires.



  • Climate & Weather

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Simple hives keep Italian vineyards buzzing

At Italy's Ferrari Vineyards, the honeybees keep the vineyards thriving and at least one bear's belly full.




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The power is coming back on in Australian communities thanks to solar-powered minigrids

These small-scale solar systems can bring communities impacted by the bushfires and flooding back online in as little as a day.




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Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told

New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years.



  • Arts & Culture

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Australian soldiers use time off from fighting fires to feed displaced koalas

Australian soldiers from the 9th Brigade used their day off to help feed displaced koalas affected by bushfires at Cleland Wildlife Park.




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Thousands of feral horses to be removed from national park after Australian wildfires

Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive.




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Bear the dog is saving Australia's koalas — and he needs your help

Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas.




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Australian wildfires spawn rarely seen weather phenomena

Fire-created thunderstorms, "ember attacks," high winds and fire clouds are all a part of the intense fires down under.



  • Climate & Weather

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The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion

Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How you can use Australian landscaping ideas to create a drought-tolerant garden

Lush, but low-water gardens are a growing popular necessity around the world, and the Australians have a lot to teach the rest of the world.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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5 cool facts about Australia's mystical Uluru

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the sacred site is now closed to climbers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Firefighters save grove of trees in Australia that predate the dinosaurs

Rescuers scrambled to save 90-million-year-old Wollemi pines from encroaching fire in Australia.



  • Wilderness & Resources