western australia

‘Ghostly’ creature — named after Harry Potter villain — discovered underground. See it

World
David Turner

In the world underneath the desert landscape of Western Australia, a small, pale creature crawls around in the dark on the hunt ...

Century-old vessel found in “ship graveyard” off Australia coast

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Deep in the waters off the west coast of Australia lies a burial ground of old ships. Known as the Rottnest graveyard, ...

Much of Australia set for warm and dry autumn, weather bureau says

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia could be heading for its third-warmest summer on record, with many places likely to experience a warmer and ...

Australia sweats through heatwave, bushfire risk rated ‘extreme’

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Large swaths of Australia on Sunday sweltered through a heatwave as authorities warned of elevated bushfire risk in an ...

Hundreds of unknown species were discovered around the world this year

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for ...

Following the Mediterranean diet boosts women’s chances of having a baby

Health
Rachel Carter

When it comes to trying for a baby, there are plenty of tips and tricks that promise to boost the chances of ...

Australia Farmers Are Giving Sheep Away for Free After 75% Price Plunge

Business
Jessica Roberts

(Bloomberg) — Australia’s sheep industry is in crisis, with prices near the lowest level in 16 years forcing some farmers in the ...

The World’s Iron Ore Powerhouse Is Preparing to Reinvent Itself

Business
Jessica Roberts

(Bloomberg) — Vast heaps of crushed brown rock hem the Indian Ocean at Western Australia’s Parker Point port — each a stockpile ...

Scientists discover remnants of lost continent Argoland

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

The Earth is, in many ways, an ever-changing jigsaw puzzle, and experts dedicate their entire careers to hunting down the pieces. Now, ...