Leonie Nunn

Why the Australian Floods Were Good for the Outback

Environment

Floods in the Australian state of Queensland exacted a terrible toll last December and January. But one part of the Australian state welcomed the floods and is now thriving: The Outback. The World’s Jason Margolis has more from Australia.

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