Dossier
Australian outback
Coverage of Australian outback in the Nexus archive.
- Plant believed extinct for 60 years suddenly reappears
A plant thought to be extinct for nearly 60 years has been rediscovered in the Australian outback after a photo was uploaded to iNaturalist. The plant, Ptilotus senarius, was identified by botanist Anthony Bean. The discovery highlights the role of ordinary people with smartphones in transforming science.
- Woman trapped in poo for three hours after outback toilet collapses
A woman was trapped waist-deep in a collapsed pit latrine in the Australian outback for three hours. The incident occurred when the toilet structure gave way, leaving her stuck in the pit.
- Woman trapped in poo for three hours after outback toilet collapses
A woman was trapped waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it collapsed, requiring a three-hour rescue effort.