Reality TV star charged with murder after her partner is found beheaded

Police have appealed for help to find the head of a man allegedly murdered by Tamika Chesser, a former star in reality TV series "Beauty and the Geek Australia."

• Jun 29

Divers visit mysterious 1904 shipwreck more than 500 feet underwater

Australian divers descended more than 500 feet underwater in total blackness to explore a ship that sank in 1904 with its whole crew aboard.

• Jun 27

Captain Cook's Endeavour confirmed to be in Rhode Island waters

The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been confirmed as Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.

• Jun 17

Secret mission saves rare Australian trees

A secret operation led by specially trained firefighters has saved the last of a rare Dinosaur-era tree species from the Australia bushfires. The Wollemi pine trees, once thought to be extinct, have grown in Australia for over 200 million years and now number less than 200. The mission had to be kept a secret in order to keep the trees' location under wraps due to their fragile nature.

• Jan 16, 2020
• 01:30

Australian Open matches delayed

Poor air quality from Australia's bushfires delayed qualifying matches at the Australian Open Tuesday. Tennis pro Dalila Jakupovic forfeited her match on Monday because of a coughing fit that brought her to the ground. She later said she had no prior breathing issues and had never suffered from asthma.

• Jan 14, 2020
• 00:59

U.S. firefighters lend a hand in Australia

More than 100 American firefighters are in Australia to help get the country’s massive bushfires under control. So far, nearly 28 million acres have burned, an area almost the size of Louisiana. That’s about 14 times the amount of land that burned during California’s worst fire season in 2018. Jamie Yuccas reports on the devastating disaster.

• Jan 14, 2020
• 04:08

Helicopters drop food for Australian wildlife

Rescue work continues in Australia, including a new effort to protect a group of endangered wallabies, related to kangaroos. Helicopters dropped thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes in a national park where fires have burned the wallabies' natural food sources. Officials say they'll continue the food drops until they're sure the animals can find their own food and drink.

• Jan 13, 2020
• 00:41

Firefighters see hope in battling Australia wildfires

Firefighters battling massive bushfires say a break in the heat will allow them to go on offense. Meanwhile, Sydney's Opera House projected images of the firefighters on the building's iconic sails. An investigation is also being launched into the government's response to the fires. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Jan 12, 2020
• 01:47

Worldwide effort to save Australia's animals

It's estimated that more than 1 billion animals have been killed in Australia's devastating wildfires. Jamie Yuccas reports from the fire zone on how the world is rallying to save the unique species.

• Jan 12, 2020
• 02:01

Nature: Kangaroos

"Sunday Morning" takes us to the beach in Australia, among kangaroos fleeing forest fires that have been ravaging the country. Videographer: Harry Clapson.

• Jan 12, 2020
• 02:05

Thousands left homeless in Australia

Victims of the massive bushfires in Australia are returning to their neighborhoods and seeing the destruction firsthand. Insurers report there is nearly half a billion U.S. dollars in damage, and that estimate is expected to rise. Crews are still racing to get the upper hand, before strong gusts and sweltering heat threaten to intensify the fires later this week. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Jan 7, 2020
• 02:27

Rain brings some relief in Australia

Rain and cooler temperatures are bringing some relief Monday for communities devastated by the out-of-control bushfires raging across Australia. At least 25 people have died as a result of the fires since September. It's estimated nearly half a billion animals are also dead. Nearly 20 million acres have burned, and authorities say the fires could keep burning for months. Jamie Yuccas reports from the Australian capital of Canberra.

• Jan 6, 2020
• 02:53

Record high temperatures spark a heatwave in parts of Sydney

Australia is in the grip of a sweltering heat wave that's fueling massive out of control bushfires. More than half of that country is on fire. On Saturday, the extreme heat made parts of Sydney the hottest place on earth with a record 120 degrees. At least 23 people have been killed. Ursula Heger from Network 10 News reports.

• Jan 4, 2020
• 01:58

Fire danger increases as Australians battle record blazes

There is no end in sight to Australia's deadly wildfires, which have burned more than 12 million acres. This morning the fire danger is increasing along with the temperatures, which are expected to hit record highs. Teagan George of our partners at Network Ten in Australia reports from the coastal town of Merimbula, where thousands of people have been told to evacuate.

• Jan 4, 2020
• 02:11

Deadly Australian wildfires destroys hundreds of homes

The wildfire emergency in Australia is growing worse by the hour. At least 17 people have died, more than 1,400 homes have been destroyed and thousands are fleeing. Tegan George from CBS News partners Network 10 News reports.

• Jan 2, 2020
• 02:08

Thousands trapped by Australia's wildfires

In Australia, thousands of people are trapped on ocean beaches, surrounded by fires that continue to burn out of control. Daniel Sutton from CBS News sister network in Austral, Channel 10 reports.

• Dec 31, 2019
• 02:05

Despite fires, Sydney's NYE fireworks go on

Sydney, Australia rang in 2020 with a world-renowned fireworks display. But the country is in the middle of an unprecedented wildfire crisis, and many say it's the wrong time for a celebration. Ian Lee reports.

• Dec 31, 2019
• 03:02

Australia wildfire: Sky turns apocalyptic red

An estimated 4,000 people are trapped on a beach in southeastern Australia, desperate for rescue. But they are surrounded by one of about 100 wildfires raging in the area. Twelve people have died since the fires began in September. The fires have burned more than 12 million acres. Georgia Love from our partners at Network 10 reports.

• Dec 31, 2019
• 01:38

Australia wildfires prompt evacuations

In Australia, scorching temperatures and strong winds are feeding deadly wildfires, prompting mass evacuations. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Dec 30, 2019
• 01:29

Australia declares emergency as wildfires continue to rage

In Australia, catastrophic conditions continue as raging wildfires rip through large parts of the country. New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, has declared an emergency. The threat level is now "catastrophic" as 2,000 firefighters battle around 100 fires that threaten hundreds of thousands of people. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 01:18

Hundreds of Australian surfers protest oil drilling

Early Saturday morning, hundreds of people paddled out into the ocean off Sydney, Australia, to protest oil drilling plans by Norweigian Energy company Equinor.

• Nov 23, 2019
• 00:58

Woman rescues koala from fire

Australia's bushfire season has claimed at least six lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. One woman risked her own life to rush into the flames to save a koala.

• Nov 19, 2019
• 01:03

World's longest nonstop flight takes off

Qantas Airlines' "Project Sunrise" departed Friday night bound some 10,000 miles from New York to Sydney, Australia. Around 40 passengers staggered off after landing a short time ago, having flown for more than 19 hours.

• Oct 19, 2019
• 00:21

Reporter covering L.A. protests hit by rubber bullet on live TV

Lauren Tomasi, a 9News correspondent, was reporting live when an officer behind her suddenly raised their firearm and fired a nonlethal round at close range.

• Jun 10

Reporter hit by rubber bullet at L.A. protest

A correspondent for Australian news outlet 9News was shot with a rubber bullet fired by a police officer while she was covering the Los Angeles protests. The moment was captured on video moments after she finished a live report. The outlet confirmed the incident, saying the U.S. correspondent, Lauren Tomasi, was shot in the leg by the officer "who was standing guard in the city's downtown district." The publisher of the outlet said the correspondent and her camera operator "are safe and will continue their essential work covering these events."

• Jun 9
• 00:26

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