More summer drownings amid extreme weather
This summer was Australia's deadliest for drownings in three years, with floods playing a role, leaving 112 people dying between December and March.
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Regional towns stretched by growing pains
Regional communities are weighing the benefits of growth, against the stress placed on infrastructure, caused by city-dwellers seeking a life in the country.
Bizarre pact fails Snowy River: scientists
Scientists say a bizarre government pact with no expiry date has robbed the Snowy River of the water it needs to cope with the hydro power scheme.
Blast could imperil Tonga’s food supplies
Tonga could face food and water shortages after this weekend's underwater volcano blast, Australian scientists say.