Concentrated solar plant near Upington produces 50 megawatts as the continent seeks to expand access to electricity and reduce reliance on coal
Heritage-listed Loxley on Bellbird Hill gutted in Kurrajong blaze as a separate Victorian venue also lost to flames; emergency services cite limited water and gas cylinder hazards
Heritage-listed Loxley on Bellbird Hill near Sydney was gutted; a separate venue in Victoria was also destroyed as investigators and fire services assess causes and impacts.
Three bills signed by Gov. Greg Abbott require emergency plans, evacuation training, licensing upgrades and flood-warning measures after July flash floods that killed dozens in the Hill Country
Scientists say the once trillion-ton iceberg has crumbled to less than half its original size and could vanish within weeks
Registered vineyards in Wales rise from six in 2009 to 59 by July as experts say climate has become more suitable for grape growing
Remnants of Hurricane Lorena are expected to bring flash flooding and severe storms across eight states this weekend while Category 4 Hurricane Kiko threatens the Hawaiian Islands
Dean Dunham advises gathering CCTV evidence and sending a formal letter after a friendly approach fails; illegal disposal can breach the Environmental Protection Act 1990
Firefighters battled a stream of alcohol-fueled flames for days after a leak at Eco Operations; town and federal officials had already flagged the facility for violations