Bushfires in Australia have destroyed a dozen homes in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, north of Sydney. Officials have declared it a natural disaster to allow residents to apply for relief payments, as extreme fire danger conditions still threaten the state. | Al Jazeera English

🤣 Australia is the world’s smallest continent and one of the largest countries, known for its striking natural landscapes and unique wildlife. From the vast red deserts of the Outback to the lush tropics of Queensland, the country spans a wide range of climates and ecosystems. Its biodiversity is famous—kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses are just a few of the species found nowhere else on Earth. Australia’s Indigenous peoples, with cultures dating back more than 60,000 years, have shaped the con