Victoria faces another severe day of bushfires with 32 active blazes. Premier Jacinta Allan urges residents to heed evacuation orders and support firefighters. Livestock aid is a priority.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan warns of another difficult day as thousands of firefighters tackle 32 active blazes. 14 emergency warnings are in place. Residents urged to heed evacuation advice.
Lana Wolstencroft and Todd Byrnes had to cancel their Mansfield wedding due to devastating bushfires. They spent the day helping relief efforts instead. Read their story.
A devastating bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, has destroyed around 50 properties. Residents return to scenes of destruction and miraculous survival. Read the full story.
A devastating bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, has destroyed an estimated 50 properties. Residents return to find homes lost, while others mount overnight vigils to defend what remains.
Victoria battles its worst bushfires since Black Summer, with one death, widespread destruction, and a total fire ban in force. Authorities warn communities have been 'obliterated'.
A severe heatwave grips Australia, with Victoria declaring a state of disaster amid a bushfire crisis. Sydney braces for 40°C heat. Follow live updates.
A Victorian man spent a harrowing night watching his property burn in a bushfire. He recounts his survival story and the devastating impact of the blaze. Read his powerful testimony.
A catastrophic bushfire has devastated the Victorian town of Ruffy, destroying multiple properties and leaving three people missing. See the latest on the emergency response and evacuation efforts.
Three people, including a child, are missing after catastrophic wildfires fuelled by a severe heatwave tore through Victoria, destroying homes and prompting urgent evacuation warnings.
A state of catastrophic fire emergency has been declared in Victoria, Australia, with residents urged to evacuate immediately. Follow the latest updates and official warnings.
A catastrophic fire emergency has been declared in Victoria, Australia, with residents urged to evacuate immediately. Authorities warn of extreme danger.
As Australia endures its worst heatwave since Black Summer, a leading climate scientist warns of escalating dangers and the urgent need for adaptation and net zero action.
As south-eastern Australia endures its worst heatwave since 2019-20, a leading climate scientist warns of escalating dangers and the urgent need for adaptation and net zero action.
As Victoria braces for catastrophic fire conditions, evacuees in Seymour share their fears and preparations. With the Black Summer's shadow looming, communities are urged not to wait for warnings.
Residents in regional Victoria flee homes as bushfires threaten amid catastrophic conditions. Evacuees, including elderly couples and their pets, seek refuge as emergency services warn of dire fire danger.
Firefighters prepare for catastrophic bushfire conditions in Victoria amid a severe heatwave. Extreme heat and damaging winds create Australia's most dangerous fire day. Read the latest warnings.
After the devastation of Black Summer, the village of Cobargo built a unique, neighbour-powered bushfire plan. Discover how community connection is their greatest defence.
Southern and eastern Australia face an extreme heatwave, the worst since the Black Summer bushfires. Meanwhile, key inflation data could influence the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision. Follow our live coverage for updates.
More than half of Australia faces a severe heatwave, with extreme fire danger warnings issued for multiple states as temperatures soar past 45°C. Read the latest forecasts and safety advice.
Malian refugees in Mauritania volunteer as firefighters, battling deadly desert bushfires to protect host communities and fragile ecosystems. Discover their story of resilience.
A volunteer firefighter has died battling out-of-control blazes in Australia, with over 50 fires burning. Read the latest on this dangerous summer fire season.
A national parks firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a blaze on the NSW mid-north coast. At least 16 homes were destroyed in under an hour in separate fires.
An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
New South Wales declares a disaster as 91 bushfires, 20 out-of-control, raze over 1,000 hectares. Extreme heat and winds fuel the crisis. Read the latest updates.
Fierce bushfires have devastated communities on New South Wales' Central Coast, destroying homes and prompting a natural disaster declaration. See the latest on the emergency response.
Fears grow as destructive bushfires ravage NSW Central Coast and Hunter, destroying at least 16 homes. Over 1,200 firefighters battle 76 blazes. Follow official warnings.
Residents who lost homes in NSW bushfires will receive hardship grants and business support. Premier Chris Minns confirms at least 12 homes destroyed, with transport links now restored.
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with bushfires burning and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities issue urgent warnings as temperatures soar.
A UK woman's symbolic koala adoption after Australia's 2020 bushfires led to an unforgettable encounter, reconnecting her with childhood joy and sparking deeper wildlife conservation efforts.