Historic Floods in New South Wales

Persistent heavy rain raised rivers to levels not seen since 1961.

Published Mar 24, 2021

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Blue-green Algae at Lake Burrinjuck

In early 2021, authorities warned about potentially toxic blooms at a popular recreational lake in New South Wales.

Published Mar 5, 2021

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A Watery Day for Lake Lefroy

Spectacular patterns emerged as stormwater pooled on the salt crust of this ephemeral lake in Western Australia.

Published Feb 12, 2021

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Fraser Island Blazes

Fires have scorched half of a World Heritage Site and threatened local wildlife.

Published Dec 10, 2020

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Spring Heats Up Down Under

The country endured its hottest spring and November on record.

Published Dec 3, 2020

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