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.
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Firefighter dies battling NSW bushfires as homes lost
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.
Urgent Bushfire Evacuation Warning for Queensland Island
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.
Australia disaster status as 91 bushfires rage
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.
Bushfires destroy Central Coast homes, NSW disaster declared
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.
NSW Bushfires Destroy Homes, Disaster Declared
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.
Government Aid for NSW Bushfire Victims
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.
Severe Heatwave and Bushfires Grip Eastern Australia
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with bushfires burning and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities issue urgent warnings as temperatures soar.
Koala Adoption Rekindles Childhood Wonder Amid Bushfires
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.
British pilot faces 20 years in US prison over crash
A British pilot's catastrophic helicopter crash during Australian bushfire operations sparks international legal battle with potential two-decade prison sentence looming.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Fire and Flood Emergency
Australia faces a devastating convergence of extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires to unprecedented flooding, while political tensions escalate over climate policy failures.
Australia's Fire Crisis: Queensland Battles Raging Infernos
Emergency services battle devastating bushfires across Queensland as Moreton Island faces catastrophic conditions, while Sydney reels from a shocking public shooting incident in Croydon Park.
Climate change renders Queensland homes 'uninsurable'
A stark new report reveals climate change is pushing vast swathes of Queensland properties into high-risk categories for natural disasters, threatening home values and insurance affordability.
Australia's Climate Risk Assessment Reveals Dire Threats
Australia's first national climate risk assessment exposes severe threats from bushfires, floods, and economic disruption. Discover the urgent challenges facing the nation.
Northern Territory Declares State of Emergency Amid Bushfire Crisis
The Northern Territory faces a catastrophic bushfire emergency with multiple out-of-control blazes threatening communities, properties, and critical infrastructure as extreme conditions persist.
State of Emergency: NT Bushfires Threaten City of Palmerston
A catastrophic bushfire emergency grips the Northern Territory, with the city of Palmerston under immediate threat. Authorities issue urgent evacuation orders as firefighters battle relentless blazes amid soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
Assassin spiders face extinction after bushfires
Critically endangered assassin spiders on Kangaroo Island are on the brink of extinction following devastating bushfires that destroyed their fragile habitat.
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