A recent survey finds Australians feeling optimistic about their own finances, but less so about the country's overall.

"We found that in regions where weaker rocks are present, earthquakes may rupture faults under low friction."

Australia is home to 20 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world.

The Barada Barna people discovered the fossil remains of some remarkably large Australian megafauna, including huge kangaroos and lizards.

The Barada Barna people discovered the fossil remains of some remarkably large Australian megafauna, including huge kangaroos and lizards.

The elaphrosaur roamed Australia 110 million years ago and was related to the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

In a new survey of Australians, 60% say they're moderately or very satisfied with their government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new batch of these ostentatiously coloured and popular arachnids is described in Australia.