A fast-moving bushfire sparked by a vehicle fire is threatening lives and homes near Bunbury. Residents in the emergency zone are told it is too late to leave and must shelter immediately.
A severe weather warning is in place for Queensland's northwest and northeast, with intense rainfall and flash flooding expected. Residents urged to prepare now.
Heavy monsoon rain and king tides have sparked flood watch warnings for Far North Queensland. Cairns and surrounding catchments on high alert. Stay informed.
A significant flood watch is active for parts of North Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting persistent, heavy rainfall. Residents urged to prepare and stay informed.
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.
More than 90 people are displaced after strong winds damaged a crane and power lines on the Gold Coast. An emergency exclusion zone is in place until Tuesday. Read the latest.
A dangerous bushfire is threatening towns southeast of Perth. Residents in Bannister, Ranford, and Boddington are urged to flee immediately. An evacuation centre is open in Williams.
Residents of Wye River reflect on the traumatic Christmas Day bushfire that destroyed 116 homes a decade ago. A community's story of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of memory. Read their powerful recollections.
A bushfire emergency warning is in place for parts of the Shire of Gingin, north of Perth, with residents told to leave immediately. The fire has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat.
Residents in parts of the Shire of Gingin have been ordered to evacuate immediately as a dangerous bushfire threatens homes. The blaze has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat. Read the latest emergency updates.
A major bushfire is threatening the Boddington gold mine and town south-east of Perth. An Emergency Warning is in place. It is too late to leave. Read the latest updates and survival advice.
An out-of-control bushfire near Boddington Gold Mine has triggered an Emergency Warning. Over 300 hectares burnt. Residents and workers urged to leave immediately. Latest updates and safety advice.
A 48-year-old man faces court after allegedly lighting fires in Sydney's Royal National Park during a high fire danger day. Police were alerted by public tip-offs.
Property owners near Townsville successfully defended their homes from a dangerous bushfire thanks to a pre-prepared fire management plan. See how preparation made the difference.
Stanton Kennedy-Smith recounts his terrifying drive through a bushfire inferno in WA's Great Southern, crediting his survival to quick thinking and his iconic hat. Read his incredible story of resilience.
A bushfire emergency is unfolding in Perth's hills, threatening lives and homes. Residents in Jane Brook, Red Hill, and Swan View are urged to prepare to leave immediately as conditions worsen.
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
The ACT RFS has deployed a secret weapon for the bushfire season: the Firebird 100 helicopter with a powerful infrared camera that can spot a fire from 75km away. Discover how this tech keeps crews safe.
A 43-year-old Bertram man faces court accused of lighting three bushfires near Rockingham. Police allege the fires were deliberately lit, endangering the community.
A severe heatwave warning is in effect for the Illawarra, with temperatures predicted to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Learn the details, why it's classified as a heatwave, and how to stay safe.
Western Power has restored electricity to over 104,000 customers after Sunday's summer storm, but bushfires leave 11,000 in the Mid West without power. Find out about outage payments.
A 59-year-old NPWS firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while checking on his team during the Bulahdelah bushfire. The veteran, a divisional commander, could not be saved despite immediate first aid.
A firefighter has tragically died after being hit by a tree while battling a bushfire near Bulahdelah. The incident is under investigation as the community mourns.
A firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a blaze at Bulahdelah, marking the first fatality of the Australian bushfire season. Authorities warn of a dangerous summer ahead.
Firefighters are gaining control of a bushfire at Redhead overnight. Key roads have reopened. Stay with the Newcastle Herald for live updates on the situation.
A 40+ hectare bushfire at Redhead has intensified with a southerly change, threatening suburbs. Roads are closed, but no property lost. Read the latest updates.
A fast-moving bushfire has gutted homes in Koolewong, NSW. Over 250 firefighters battled the blaze as residents watched on in horror. Read the latest updates.
A dangerous bushfire near Redhead has burned over 40 hectares, threatening suburbs and a nursing home overnight. Residents in Dudley, Whitebridge, and Gateshead are urged to monitor conditions as the fire continues to burn. Read the latest updates.
At least 12 homes have been lost in a fierce bushfire at Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast, as extreme heat and winds drive dangerous conditions across multiple regions. Residents urged to enact survival plans.
Homes have been engulfed in a fast-moving bushfire near Woy Woy on the Central Coast. Residents in several streets are told to leave immediately if safe to do so. Read the latest updates and safety advice.