AUSTRALIAS

Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Australia's Bid to Host COP31: A Climate Change Showdown

Australia is making a strong push to host the COP31 climate summit in 2025. The country's Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, is heading to Brazil for the COP30 summit to advocate for Australia's bid. This comes as Australia and Turkey are locked in a competition to host the event. The COP, or Conference of the Parties, is a major annual gathering focused on climate actio...

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Mar 06 2025WEATHER

Storm Surge! Australia's East Coast Braces for Cyclone Alfred

Australia's east coast is on high alert as Cyclone Alfred, a rare tropical storm, heads towards Brisbane. This is the first time in over 50 years that a cyclone of this magnitude has threatened the region. The storm is expected to hit late Friday or early Saturday, with winds reaching up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour). This is not your average storm; ...

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