Firefighter killed in NSW bushfires, homes destroyed
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 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 firefighter has been killed and around 40 homes destroyed by wildfires raging in New South Wales and Tasmania. Get the latest on the devastating blazes.
A firefighter has tragically died battling a blaze in New South Wales, as the state's premier warns of a 'foreboding' start to the bushfire season. Read the latest on the emergency response and official warnings.
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.
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.
A fierce bushfire has destroyed multiple homes and forced evacuations on the NSW Central Coast. Firefighters are battling the blaze amid challenging conditions. Read the latest updates.
Millions in NSW face extreme heat and fire danger as blazes burn. Four homes lost, firefighters injured in Tasmania. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
The first major heatwave of the summer has struck New South Wales, with Sydney's CBD hitting 37.8C. Bushfire warnings are in place as firefighters battle blazes in multiple states. Read the full weather and news update.
Australians are urged to stay vigilant as temperatures soar into the 40s across multiple states and dangerous bushfires burn. Meteorologists warn the extreme heat poses a serious risk to public health.
Tragic news as respected farmer and Shire deputy president Mark Mudie dies battling a bushfire threatening his West River property. The community is devastated. Read the full story.
A farmer has tragically died while defending his property from a bushfire near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. The incident highlights the extreme dangers of the current fire season. Read the full report.
A devastating bushfire near Geraldton forces residents to flee, destroys homes, and cuts power to thousands. Emergency services issue urgent survival warnings as conditions worsen.
A severe bushfire near Geraldton, WA, forces residents to flee, closes schools, and leaves nearly 4,000 without power. Urgent safety warnings issued as conditions worsen.
Emergency services search for missing 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach, Arakoon. Search suspended overnight, resuming Monday morning. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Firefighters confront catastrophic conditions as a blistering heatwave grips Australia, triggering extreme fire danger and mass school closures. Residents urged to activate bushfire survival plans.
Catastrophic fire danger forecast for NSW, the first since 2023. Schools close and total fire bans are in place as the state faces its most severe bushfire risk in over two years.
Tragic death of firefighter Peter Curtis, 65, while battling a bushfire in South Australia. A 30-year veteran, he is remembered as a 'mischievous' and dedicated comrade. Read the full tribute.
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane becomes the new leader of the NSW Liberals, marking a significant shift for the party ahead of the 2027 state election. Discover the challenges she faces.
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A dangerous bushfire on the NSW South Coast has been downgraded to a Watch and Act warning after residents were told it was 'too late to evacuate'. Stay informed with the latest updates.
Sydney and surrounding regions face potential flash flooding and damaging winds as an intense East Coast Low develops, with emergency services on high alert and residents urged to prepare.
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Correctional officers across New South Wales have walked off the job, plunging the state's prison system into complete lockdown amid escalating concerns about staff safety and chronic understaffing.
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Discover how New South Wales is deploying herds of goats as a sustainable, cost-effective solution to reduce fire hazards by clearing dry vegetation in high-risk areas.
Australia and New Zealand brace for dangerous heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring to 40°C, prompting severe bushfire alerts and health warnings across both nations.
Meteorologists predict one of Australia's hottest summers on record with extreme heatwaves, elevated bushfire risks, and potential drought conditions looming across the nation.