Phil Mercer

Taronga zoo in Sydney is giving the endangered Tasmanian Devil a bit of an image make-over in an effort to save it from a flesh-eating cancer and possible extinction. Audio

Australian scientists say global warming is forcing endangered turtles to abandon their traditional breeding sites in search of cooler conditions. Audio

An Australian grandmother has had a narrow escape from a shark while snorkelling off the Queensland coast. Audio

A homeowner in a quiet suburb of Melbourne has not paid a single electricity bill over the past decade, and not very much for his water use either. Audio

A scientific study in Australia has shown that coral reef fish can undergo a radical personality change in warmer water. Audio

The population of Australia is expanding at its fastest rate in forty years, fuelled at least in part by immigration. Audio

At least 93 people have perished in devastating fires sweeping through southeastern Australia. Audio

The Salvation Army has opened Australia's first safe house for victims. Audio

Australia's aviation authorities have formed a special team to investigate Qantas after three mid-air dramas. Audio

Alice Springs was once regarded as the killing capital of Australia. Audio

The aim is to address serious labour shortages in Australia. Audio

People with very fair skin and those under eighteen are to be banned from using solariums. Audio