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.
Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a hay shed on Mollers Lane in Leopold. Crews worked to contain the fire and protect nearby properties. Read the latest updates.
A massive fire tore through the Thomas Creative factory in Unanderra, requiring 35 firefighters to bring it under control. Police are investigating the cause of the significant blaze.
A man has died following a house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning. Read the latest details.
A man has died following a devastating house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze early Monday morning. Read the latest details.
Charlestown's Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has doubled its medical staff following overwhelming demand, treating nearly 15,000 patients in its first year. The expansion aims to reduce pressure on local hospital emergency departments.
A devastating house fire in Redland Bay has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded to the fully engulfed two-storey home. Read more for safety reminders.
Wollongong Hospital declares 'critical compromise' as 80 patients need urgent discharge and 50 wait for beds. Insiders warn of unsafe workloads and systemic underfunding. Read the full report.
Emergency crews responded to a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions and black smoke. DFES and paramedics are on scene. Read the latest.
Firefighters have contained a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions. Emergency services remain on scene. Read the latest.
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a third-storey unit on Newcastle's Darby Street. Multiple emergency services are on scene. Stay updated on traffic and safety information.
Out-of-control bushfire threatens WA homes. Residents in Bluff Point, Spalding, Sunset Beach urged to evacuate immediately. Over 3000 properties affected by power outages.
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
This International Volunteer Day, Australians are urged to move beyond gratitude and offer practical support to the community volunteers who are the backbone of our towns, especially as we face another high-risk summer season.
Massive chemical factory fire in North St Mary's causes explosions felt across Western Sydney. 200 firefighters battle blaze as toxic smoke warning issued.
A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
Emergency services rushed to a house fire in Norlane's Yooringa Avenue. Multiple CFA crews contained the blaze. No injuries reported. Investigation underway.
Thousands of Australians are on high alert as catastrophic bushfire conditions, the worst in years, hit NSW. Residents urged to enact survival plans immediately.
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.
A 13-year-old girl has died and four family members are fighting for their lives after a devastating house fire in Lawton, Queensland. Investigators are examining an e-scooter as a potential cause.
A 13-year-old girl has died and four family members are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton. Police are investigating whether an e-scooter caused the blaze.
Four people are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton, north of Brisbane. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A man suffers critical burns after a backyard drum fire explosion in Leopold. Emergency services rush to the scene as investigations begin into the incident.
Police declare crime scene after suspicious unit fire in Kirwan. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Monday evening. Investigation underway.
A portable fan sparked a dangerous house fire in a Ballajura unit, causing extensive damage. Seven fire trucks responded, with all tenants escaping safely. Learn more about fire safety.
A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
A man in his 20s was rescued from a burning Windang unit while a firefighter suffered an electric shock. The emergency response highlights the dangers faced by first responders.