25 NSW schools closed due to catastrophic fire danger
25 NSW public schools are closed as catastrophic fire danger ratings hit the Lower Central West Plains. The NSW RFS urges residents to relocate early for safety.
25 NSW public schools are closed as catastrophic fire danger ratings hit the Lower Central West Plains. The NSW RFS urges residents to relocate early for safety.
Mount Duneed residents demand immediate action on Boundary Road's dangerous truck traffic after multiple near-misses. Locals fear for children's safety as heavy vehicles dominate residential streets.
A two-year-old boy died after a box jellyfish sting in Malaysia. His parents share their heartbreaking story to warn Australian tourists about marine dangers.
Northern Star invests in wind and solar for iconic Super Pit gold mine, cutting 5 million tonnes of emissions. Read about WA's green mining revolution.
NSW faces a severe weather split: extreme fire danger in the Hunter and Northwest, while snow and rescues hit the Alps. Residents urged to stay informed and leave early if threatened.
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
The emergency-level bushfire at Worrowing Heights near Sanctuary Point has been downgraded to advice level. Firefighters continue containment efforts as 28 hectares burn. Stay alert.
A total fire ban is in effect for Greater Hunter and North Western NSW due to extreme fire danger. Residents urged to take immediate action to protect lives and property.
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
Victoria faces its most dangerous fire season since Black Saturday. CFA issues fire restrictions for multiple regions starting this Sunday. Know the rules to stay safe.
Strong winds in Newcastle sent a backyard inflatable pool flying onto powerlines, prompting a safety warning from Ausgrid. The incident highlights fire dangers and the importance of securing outdoor items.
Residents in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region are facing a terrifying out-of-control bushfire near Tammin, with emergency services issuing urgent warnings to stay alert as conditions rapidly deteriorate.
A heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
Two South West men face court after reckless crowd-surfing incident during Metallica's Perth concert that endangered fellow fans at Optus Stadium.
Australian travellers are being warned about Bali's hidden killer after research reveals the island has the world's highest rate of tourist deaths from methanol poisoning in drinks.
An urgent warning has been issued across Australia after a baby suffered second-degree burns from UV radiation reflected off nearby surfaces. Experts reveal how everyday materials can become dangerous sun amplifiers.
A devastating incident in Byron Bay has left one pedestrian dead after being struck by a van, while separate reports emerge of a young boy fleeing from a suspicious ute in what appears to be a stranger danger incident.