Summernats 38 kicks off in blistering Canberra heat
Summernats 38 revs into gear as Canberra swelters under a heatwave and total fire ban. Fans and cars battle the extreme temperatures at the iconic car festival.
Summernats 38 revs into gear as Canberra swelters under a heatwave and total fire ban. Fans and cars battle the extreme temperatures at the iconic car festival.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
Victoria is on high alert with catastrophic bushfire conditions declared across multiple districts. Thousands are urged to leave their homes as temperatures soar above 40C. Follow the latest updates.
A driver had a miraculous escape after his car rolled on Townsend Road in Moolap. Emergency services responded, but the man walked away with only minor injuries. Read the full story.
WA Police's Arson Squad is investigating a suspicious house fire on Sydenham Street in Rivervale. The blaze caused significant damage, with no injuries reported. Read the latest details.
A man has died after a car left a road near Mount Gambier, sparking a significant grass fire. Police are investigating the fatal single-vehicle crash.
A major fire at a popular swimming pool on Victoria's Surf Coast led to a large-scale evacuation. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and response.
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for life after a stabbing in Sydney's west. In separate news, seven people charged over an alleged $8 million Toyota car theft ring in Brisbane.
Firefighters battle a dangerous blaze after a building fire spread to grassland near Shelford. Residents urged to monitor conditions and follow official advice.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car fire at a rabbi's Melbourne home on Christmas Day. The vehicle displayed a 'Happy Chanukah' sign. Read the latest on this disturbing incident.
A major fire at Singleton's Waste Management Facility continues to burn, forcing its closure. Council urges residents to never put batteries or gas bottles in kerbside bins. Read the latest updates.
A man has died after a fierce fire tore through a Wollongong unit. An off-duty firefighter tried to help but was forced back by flames. Police treat the blaze as suspicious.
All victims of the deadly New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort bar have been identified, with more than half being teenagers. One Australian was among the injured.
WA Police's arson squad is investigating a devastating fire that destroyed a Bentley home on Stannard Street. The blaze erupted following reports of an explosion. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A man in his 40s has died in a Berkeley unit fire, with police declaring a crime scene. Fire investigators and an accelerant detection dog are probing the suspicious blaze. Read the latest details.
Two people suffered serious injuries in a fire at Havelock House, a social housing complex in Canberra's Turner. Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Monday morning.
A 39-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in St Ronans, Western Australia. Police are investigating the fatal incident that occurred on Sunday morning.
Firefighters contained a significant blaze at Tower Lodge in Pokolbin on Sunday morning. All guests were evacuated safely from the luxury Hunter Valley estate, with no injuries reported.
ACT Fire & Rescue is working to contain two separate blazes in Namadgi National Park near Canberra. An advice-level warning is in place. Here's what you need to know.
Australians are among those grieving after a fire at a Swiss ski resort bar killed 40, many of them teenagers. Survivors recount the horror and the agonising wait for news. Read their stories.
A person has died in a house fire in Sydney's southwest. Two others escaped with minor injuries. Police have established a crime scene and are investigating.
A massive fire has destroyed a historic hotel at a popular Swiss ski resort, forcing hundreds to evacuate. No fatalities reported. Full details on the emergency response and impact.
Emergency crews battle a fast-moving bushfire in Leppington, Sydney's south-west. Over a dozen crews are on scene as residents are urged to prepare to leave. Stay alert.
Two children were rushed to hospital after a car rolled on the Gregory Highway near Charters Towers. Emergency services responded to the serious single-vehicle crash.
Victoria Police has formally apologised and paid $380,000 to Brooke Patterson after a wrongful arrest. The incident, stemming from mistaken identity, led to a Supreme Court case. Read the full details.
A massive fire involving 100 tonnes of chicken manure sparked a major emergency response in Waurn Ponds, Geelong. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read the full story.
A massive fire has destroyed the Sapphire Wood Furniture factory in Greenacre, Sydney. Dozens of firefighters are on scene. No injuries reported.
A man has died from extensive burns after a fire tore through a Manoora apartment block. Neighbours describe leaping from balconies to escape the fast-moving blaze. Read the full story.
A quick-thinking neighbour in Bellambi crawled through thick smoke to rescue an 11-month-old baby from a burning house. The infant was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
A brand new, vacant home in Langford was damaged in a suspicious early morning blaze. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.