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Widespread coral bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef as sea temperatures rise

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority said most of the marine park had been hit by "significant heat stress" over the summer, with water temperatures as much as 2-4 degrees Celsius above average.

All Blacks edge Springboks in 100th test to clinch Rugby Championship

It was not until fullback Jordie Barrett kicked his fourth penalty with two minutes left on the clock that the All Blacks took the lead for the final time.

Australia deploys army as crocs roam flooded streets

Troops step in to rescue residents as floods in northern Queensland state bring in crocodiles onto the streets forcing officials to warn people against "playing in flood waters".

Part of eastern Australia hit by once-in-a-century floods

Major flooding is threatening homes in north Queensland as torrential rain continued to fall for a fifth day, prompting rescue operations and evacuations.