An endangered tropical plant that emits the stench of a rotting corpse during its rare blooms has begun to flower in a greenhouse in Sydney ...

Bennett’s tree kangaroos, one of Australia’s most mysterious marsupials, have long eluded researchers. Now, we can find and ...

Our pets and wildlife are not the only things we need to look after on those hot days - the Australian heat is brutal on all ...

We're part of this global effort, responsible for warnings, advice and information for tropical cyclones affecting the Australian region. We issue Tropical Cyclone Advice when a tropical cyclone is ...

Two tropical cyclones have formed over the Indian Ocean to the northwest of Australia in the past 48 hours, with 75% of Australia’s cyclones so far this season becoming severe. The satellite image ...

A second person has died in floodwaters in northeastern Australia with residents warned to expect more heavy rainfall over the coming days Police in ...

Dubbed the "corpse flower," the plant's scientific name is amorphophallus titanum but she's Putricia -- a portmanteau of "putrid" and "Patricia" -- to her fans who have been lining up to view her.

Tropical mangroves shelter nurseries of creatures and protect coastlines during storms. A group of Darwin artists has ...

The Australian tropics could be on the verge of awakening, with growing signs of heavy rain and increased tropical cyclone potential next week. Despite frequent showers and thunderstorms over parts of ...

Analysis of dried plant remains from a 19th-century Australian colonial institution reveals the consumption of various foods not listed in official records, suggesting secretive snacking by residents.