Authorities said Monday they want to shoot more than 3,000 kangaroos on the fringes of Australia's capital, noting the animals were growing in population and eating through the grassy habitats of endangered species. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Australia has won the cricket World Cup for a third successive time and fourth overall by defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Kensington Oval. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

After what witnesses described as an all night blinder during which it kept droning on about how it was always being bloody ignored by the whole bloody world and would bloody well stand to do something about it, Australia this morning woke up to find itself in the middle of the North Atlantic. picked by makri 1 year ago

It's enough to rip an oath of surprise from the most genteel of throats -- tough-talking Australia is complaining about the foul language of a British celebrity chef.

Celebrity? Why? Because he swears? picked by topofall 4 months ago

Scientists in Australia believe they have found the grave of 19th Century outlaw and national icon Ned Kelly. picked by topofall 7 months ago

An Australian teenager who hosted a wild party that caused a near-riot after 500 guests saw his Internet invitation has decided to turn professional and will host a national party tour, he said on Thursday...Delaney has been lionized by youths as a legend and condemned as an arrogant brat by most other Australians, with Web sites inviting people to "slap Corey down the street". By Thursd... read full post picked by bevissimo 9 months ago

Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds flattened a streaker who ran on to the field during the second tri-series final against India at the Gabba in Brisbane. picked by topofall 7 months ago

Previously unknown shrimps, worms, scavenging crustaceans, and spectacularly colored soft corals were identified at the tropical sites during a study led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). picked by AutumnLotus 3 weeks ago

People who call themselves "environmentalists" wants Australia to kill every last member of the 1700 horses that roam free in a national park that is famous for its wild horses. Why do they want these animals destroyed? To save a frog, some plants, and a possum of course. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Australia is seeing a massive increase in the number of crocodile deaths caused by ingesting cane toads which secrete a toxin. The death of the crocodiles, being the top predators, could have unpredictable and drastic changes to the environment. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

A hoard of dinosaur bones has been discovered at the site of a planned desalination plant meant to deliver Australia's second biggest city from drought, forcing a re-think of the A$3 billion ($2.7 billion) project. The fossilised bones, estimated to be 115 million years old and belonging to dinosaurs and ancient marine reptiles, were found on a windswept beach in front of the planned project at Po... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Condom makers say it's the world's best job, a "sexecutive position". An Australian company is seeking real life testers for its condom products. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Australia definately has its fair share of some of the world's most painful and poisonous creatures. We have deadly spiders, and of the top ten most deadliest snakes of the world, Australia has six on the list. Did you know even our humble platypus produces one of the most excruciating venoms known? picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

So as not to offend any overly-sensitive gay parents, Australian schools are being urged by a tax-payer funded booklet to never allow children to be so insensitive and bigoted again: they are not to call their parents mum or dad. Parent, yes, or guardian, But not that intolerant and prejudiced ‘mummy’ and ‘daddy’. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

In Australia, too many kangaroos and not enough tasmanian devils. picked by pvisi111 5 months ago

A South Australian scientist has found a breeding colony of Australian fur seals, thought to be extinct, on Kangaroo Island. (This image not a fur seal from SA...)

Nice to have some GOOD environmental news! picked by rambler 1 year ago

incandescent bulbs - OUT
energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs - IN picked by suebe 2 years ago

Teenager Ashleigh Morris can't go swimming, soak in a hot bath or enjoy a shower after a stressful day's work - she's allergic to water. Even sweating brings the 19-year-old out in a painful rash. Ashleigh, from Melbourne, Australia, is allergic to water of any temperature, a condition she's lived with since she was 14. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

In a major technological step, a team of Canadian and Australian researchers has completed the first quantum calculation. picked by bandit 9 months ago

One of Australia's greatest WW1 mysteries is the disapearance of the HMAS Sydney off the North-west coast of Australia. 64 years and a $1.3 million dollar reward by the Australian government have failed to turn up any clues as to the fate of the 645 crewmen and vessel, until now... picked by teaya21 2 years ago