What is a continent? We think of it as a large body of land surrounded by the sea, aka, ocean. There are a few continent sized countries. Australia is the only continent that is also one country.

The world's smallest continent is on the move - creeping about 2.8 inches, or seven centimetres, a year towards southeast Asia.

A koala hotspot on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales has been discovered thanks to thermal drone surveys. It’s one of the state’s highest-density koala colonies.

The NFL’s first game played down under will likely be a season opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can hold more ...

The long-ignored continent of Zealandia has now been mapped and officially recognized as Earth’s eighth continent. Stretching over 4.9 million square kilometers, most of Zealandia lies beneath the ...

Australia, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, is home to some of the most dynamic cities in the Southern ...

Harry Anderson of Bainbridge Island docked his 43-foot sailboat, Phywave, Jan. 29 in Fort Lauderdale, ending his sailing solo ...

A vast landmass that was once home to 500,000 people has been discovered off the coast of Australia. Now submerged, the ancient continent was habitable for nearly 65,000 years and covered an area of ...

Within Australia, Proto-Pama-Nyungan (PPN), one of the daughter families of Proto-Australian is much more widespread than the others. It occupies 90% of the continent, the lighter area on Map 1. The ...

Researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth's most remote and fragile continent.

He has unrivalled credentials, based upon a special knowledge of South Africa, combined with comparative study of that sub-continent and South America, and with extensive travel in many other lands.

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...