Phil Mercer

A Deal with Devils to Control Australian Pests

Environment

Frustrated with their country’s inability to control introduced species, some Australian researchers are proposing to enlist two native predators to the country’s landscape.

Australia Lab to Simulate Climate Changes

Environment
The World

A Yacht Race in the Tasman Sea

Sports

Australia’s ‘Stolen Generation’

Conflict & Justice

A Cardboard Cathedral for Christchurch

Environment

Australia Calls for Media Probe into Phone-Hacking Scandal

Global Politics

Britain’s phone hacking scandal is reverberating in Australia, where Rupert Murdoch got his start.

The World

Australia to Impose Tax on Greenhouse Pollution

Environment

The political battle on climate change intensifies in Australia.

The World

In Australia, left & right slug it out over a planned carbon tax

Phil Mercer reports on the heated debate in Australia over a proposed carbon tax. The government says the tax would help fight greenhouse gas emissions, but some of Australia’s most powerful interests are against it.

The World

Coal mine tragedy in New Zealand

Environment

Tragedy struck New Zealand last night. A huge explosion rocked a coal mine, ending hope of rescuing 29 trapped miners. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Phil Mercer in the affected town � Greymouth, New Zealand.

The World

Australia hoping for Oprah effect

Arts, Culture & Media

Oprah Winfrey is filming some of the last episodes of her TV show in Sydney, Australia. And the Australian government is hoping Oprah will provide a much-needed boost to the country’s sagging tourism industry. Phil Mercer reports from Sydney.