Boy, 8, saves family from Townsville house fire
An eight-year-old Townsville boy is being praised for his quick thinking after waking to a smoke-filled bedroom and alerting his family to a house fire. Read his heroic story.
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Firefighters' urgent Christmas warning for Townsville
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
APS staffing reductions not ruled out by Gallagher
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has not ruled out reductions in public service staffing as agencies are ordered to find savings. MYEFO shows a spike in separation costs.
Cockburn fox control defended as turtle deaths disputed
The City of Cockburn stands by its fox management program despite resident concerns over native wildlife. A new population study will guide future actions. Read the full story.
Algal Bloom Update: City Beaches Show Best Results
Latest water quality tests reveal significant improvement at Adelaide's metropolitan beaches. Find out which spots are now safe for swimming and the ongoing monitoring efforts.
Cairns CBD evacuated after car park fire
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
Four jump from windows in Cooks Hill unit fire, five hospitalised
Twelve people evacuated after a fierce fire tore through a Cooks Hill unit block. Four residents jumped from windows to escape, with five taken to hospital. Read the latest from the scene.
Two fight for life after Spring Hill apartment fire
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.
Bread Fire Buns Combust at Wallington Brewery
A Geelong brewery faced an unusual emergency when bread buns spontaneously combusted. Firefighters were called to the scene. Read the full story.
Fire breaks out under Cunningham Pier in Geelong
Emergency services rushed to Geelong's Cunningham Pier after a fire ignited underneath the structure. The blaze was brought under control, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.
Firefighter killed at Bulahdelah bushfire
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.
Goa nightclub fire kills 23 in suspected cylinder blast
A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including tourists. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a cylinder blast, highlights ongoing safety concerns in India. Read the full report.
12 homes destroyed in Central Coast bushfire emergency
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.
Central Coast Bushfire Destroys Homes, Emergency Warning Issued
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.
NSW Bushfires Damage Homes, Emergency Warnings Issued
Emergency warnings are active as bushfires damage multiple homes on the NSW Central Coast. Residents told to evacuate immediately. Know the latest.
Peabody resists further mining cuts near Woronora Dam
Peabody claims it cannot reduce its Helensburgh mine plans further without making the project uneconomic, despite warnings of 'serious and irreversible' damage to Sydney's drinking water catchment. Read the full standoff.
19 homes destroyed in Tasmania's Dolphin Sands bushfire
At least 19 homes have been lost as a devastating bushfire tears through Tasmania's east coast. Firefighters battle the blaze, with power outages expected for a week. Stay informed.
Major factory fire in Unanderra under police investigation
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.
Man killed in Ocean Grove house fire
A man has died following a house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning. Read the latest details.
Man killed in Ocean Grove house fire
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.
Fatal house fire in Redland Bay claims a life
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.
Serious house fire in St James, Perth
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.
Reen Street house fire contained after explosions
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.
Unit fire on Darby Street, Newcastle, prompts major emergency response
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.
Police seek white Mazda after suspicious Hunter fires
Hunter Valley police are appealing for public help to locate a white Mazda 4WD following five suspicious grass fires in Buchanan and Sawyers Gully. No injuries reported.
Public Service Bosses Scrutinised in 2025 Census
New data reveals which Australian Public Service agencies have the most and least popular bosses. Discover the top performers and workplaces facing leadership challenges.
Sydney e-bike fire: 100th lithium-ion blaze in NSW
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.
Public Service staff costs soar to $18 billion
Australian Public Service staffing costs surge to over $18 billion amid wage hikes, forcing departments to find 5% savings. Minister denies job cuts but economists warn reductions are inevitable.
Decorated public servant appointed ACT Auditor-General
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
Veterans' Affairs ranked worst APS workplace
New census reveals Veterans' Affairs is now the least recommended public service department by staff, while Treasury remains the favourite workplace. Discover the full rankings.
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