January 2003
Severe Winds in Australia May Again Cause Deadly Fires - 2003-01-20
Severe winds in Australia threaten to reignite deadly fires near Canberra, risking hundreds of homes and prompting evacuations. An investigation has been ordered into the…
Australian Officials Estimate Fire Damage in Hundreds of Millions of Dollars - 2003-01-19
Fires in Canberra, Australia have resulted in four deaths, the destruction of hundreds of homes, and the displacement of thousands. Prime Minister John Howard has…
Substance in Vampire Bat Saliva May Be Effective in Stroke Treatment - 2003-01-10
An Australian scientist has discovered that a substance in vampire bat saliva may help treat strokes by dissolving blood clots. This finding, published in a…
New and Severe Security Measures in Immigration Detention Centers in Australia - 2003-01-02
The Australian government has enacted strict security measures in immigration detention centers following recent riots. Fifteen detainees near Sydney have been transferred to a high-security…
Attacks in Australia's Immigration Camps - 2003-01-01
Detainees at the Villawood immigration detention center in Australia have set fire to the facilities amidst a series of recent attacks. The Australian Prime Minister…