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Tapestry returned to stately home7th Jul 2009

A tapestry is returned to a Norfolk stately home following a "rigorous" conservation programme.

'Stoned wallabies make crop circles'26th Jun 2009

Australian wallabies are eating opium poppies and creating crop circles as they hop around "as high as a kite", a government official says.

How can we avoid a swine flu pandemic?3rd May 2009

The US has reported its first death from swine flu. Are you worried about the spread of swine flu?

Australia resumes bushfire search10th Feb 2009

Rescue teams are resuming the grim search for victims of Australia's bushfires amid fears the death toll will continue to rise.

Bushfire dilemma: Flee or fight?10th Feb 2009

Australians who choose not to evacuate their homes must be prepared to defend their properties from bushfires, writes the BBC's Zoe Murphy.

Australia counts deadly fire toll10th Feb 2009

Arsonists who started some of the bushfires in Australia that have killed 170 people are guilty of mass murder, the prime minister says.

Australian fires toll passes 1009th Feb 2009

Bush fires in southern Australia wipe out towns and kill at least 108 people, the worst fire death toll in the country's history.

Genetic secrets from Tassie tiger13th Jan 2009

Scientists study the genetics of the extinct Tasmanian tiger, using DNA extracted from preserved hair.

Dramatic rescue in Australia race27th Dec 2008

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a dramatic first day after the crew of a stricken vessel is rescued by fellow competitors.

Burglars take barristers' details18th Dec 2008

The contact details and data records of all practising barristers in England and Wales have been stolen in a burglary.