Emergency crews fight hay shed fire in Leopold
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.
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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.
Gosnells Gift Store Set Alight in Tobacco Feud
A Gosnells gift shop was deliberately set on fire overnight, marking a dangerous escalation in Perth's illicit tobacco wars. Police are investigating links to organised crime.
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.
Body found in burnt Brisbane charity shed, hampers lost
Police have found a body in a suspicious Brisbane warehouse fire that destroyed vital charity supplies and 600 Christmas hampers for families in need. The community is rallying to support.
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.
Extreme Fire Danger Warning Issued in Hunter
Hunter Region faces extreme fire danger on summer's first day. Stay updated on weather alerts, hospital wait times, and local news affecting Newcastle communities.
Support Australia's Community Volunteers This Summer
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.
Sydney chemical factory explosion spews toxic smoke
Massive chemical factory fire in North St Mary's causes explosions felt across Western Sydney. 200 firefighters battle blaze as toxic smoke warning issued.
Award-Winning Winemaker Lost in Adelaide Hills Fire
Tragedy strikes as Australia's celebrated winemaker Stephen McWilliams perishes in a devastating house fire. Learn about his legacy and the investigation.
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.
Light Years Founder Kim Stephen Dies Aged 40
Perth's dining scene is heartbroken by the sudden death of Kim Stephen, creative force behind Light Years. His fiancée's powerful plea for mental health support.
Hong Kong tower fire kills 44, scaffolding blamed
Australian fire safety expert reveals why Hong Kong's deadly high-rise blaze spread so quickly through scaffolding. At least 44 dead in region's worst fire in decades.
Emergency crews battle Norlane house fire
Emergency services rushed to a house fire in Norlane's Yooringa Avenue. Multiple CFA crews contained the blaze. No injuries reported. Investigation underway.
Catastrophic Bushfire Danger Declared for NSW
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 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.
Teen dies in Lawton house fire, four others critical
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.
Lawnton house fire kills teen, four critically injured
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 fight for life after Brisbane house fire
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.
Man critically injured in Leopold drum fire blast
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.
Suspicious Kirwan unit fire declared crime scene
Police declare crime scene after suspicious unit fire in Kirwan. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Monday evening. Investigation underway.
Portable fan causes raging fire in Ballajura unit
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.
Schoolboy saves elderly woman from Thornton house fire
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.
Geelong Advertiser Celebrates 185 Years of Journalism
The Geelong Advertiser marks 185 years of documenting Geelong's transformation from colonial settlement to modern city. Discover how this newspaper witnessed history unfold.
Windang unit fire: Man rescued, firefighter shocked
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.
Forrestfield factory fire contained, smoke warning issued
Firefighters responded to a major factory fire in Forrestfield. DFES confirms no lives at risk but warns residents to stay indoors due to heavy smoke. Latest updates.
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