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, 2025

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, 2025
• 00:26

Robert Hughes

"More at home in a saloon than a salon." That's how Steve Kroft describes art critic Robert Hughes, known for his discerning taste and curmudgeonly manner. In this profile, Kroft explores how Hughes, an Australian without a university degree, became one of the most influential critics in the world.

• Dec 28, 1997
• 13:15

A child's wish is granted

"It was something pretty special," says Jeanne Erickson, recalling the moment in 2014 when her young son Kaden learned that his Make-A-Wish dream would come true. Kaden died from leukemia in September 2015.

• Dec 31, 2017
• 01:13

Woman on trial for killing 3 people with poison mushrooms takes stand

An Australian woman testified she felt ostracized from her husband's family in the months before she allegedly murdered three of his relatives with toxic mushrooms.

• Jun 2, 2025

Australia pumping out acting talent, creating Hollywood stars

Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.

• Jun 1, 2025

Social media fuels quokka conservation effort

An island off the coast of Australia has become a beloved tourist destination due to its adorable resident. Quokkas are small marsupials and are an endangered species, but efforts to conserve them are going well — thanks, in part, to how photogenic they are.

• May 31, 2025
• 03:30

U.S. ramps up its military footprint in Australia as tensions with China rise

The U.S. is expanding its military presence in northern Australia as it looks to project power and provide a deterrence against the increasing threat of China in the Asia-Pacific.

• May 29, 2025

Inside look at U.S. Marines training overseas

In northern Australia, the U.S. Marines is growing its operations amid tension with China. CBS News' Holly Williams got an inside look at the training.

• May 29, 2025
• 03:38

Meet the quokkas, Australia's happy and viral sensations

The quokkas, known for their apparent smiles, have become a popular tourist attraction on a tiny island off of Australia's west coast.

• May 27, 2025

Toxic algae killing sharks, rays, crabs: "Like a horror movie for fish"

The algae — Karenia mikimotoi — is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.

• May 15, 2025

Show More