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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.

Altech Resets Board for Battery Tech Commercial Drive

Altech Batteries has overhauled its board, installing a new leadership team to commercialise its CERENERGY sodium batteries and Silumina Anodes. Led by Daniel Raihani, the focus is on strategic partnerships and securing funding.

$35M Federal Injection for WA Startup Plico

The federal government invests $35 million in Perth-based Plico to expand solar and battery technology, helping Australian households reduce electricity costs significantly.

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.

Altech's salt batteries clear final design hurdle

Altech Batteries has locked in the final design for its sodium-nickel-chloride battery systems, with first production slated for next year. Five sites in the Netherlands are ready for installation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Australian airlines ban power banks on flights

Virgin Australia and Qantas ban power banks in cabin luggage from December after multiple fire incidents. New safety rules restrict usage and storage of portable chargers.

Bushfire shuts Brand Highway near Gingin

A fast-moving bushfire has closed Brand Highway north of Gingin. A Watch and Act warning is in place for parts of Moore River National Park. Residents urged to leave now.

Kiama aged care home fire exit safety failures

Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.

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