Extreme Fire Danger Warning for Hunter Region
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 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 Geelong mother speaks out after losing four beloved pets in a Corio house fire. The tragic incident highlights pet safety and fire prevention measures.
An emergency warning is in place for a bushfire threatening homes in Worrowing Heights on the NSW South Coast. Residents told it is too late to leave. Latest updates.
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.
A fierce blaze erupted from a car in Thornton, spreading to a single-level house. Six FRNSW crews contained the fire, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.
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.
Police are investigating a suspicious fire-bombing at a Canberra family law firm. Witnesses urged to contact Crime Stoppers as investigation continues.
Emergency crews battle fierce Barracca Road blaze in Muchea. Toxic smoke warning issued for Shire of Chittering. Residents urged to stay indoors. Latest updates.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.
Authorities are desperately seeking witnesses and information after a devastating house fire in Emerald left multiple people fighting for their lives in hospital.
A devastating house fire in regional Victoria claims two lives as police treat the blaze as suspicious and appeal for public information.
Emergency crews battle intense fire at Victoria Mill's bagasse stockpile as thick smoke blankets the area. No injuries reported in the dramatic industrial incident.
A Hunter Valley home has been completely destroyed in a fierce overnight fire that police are treating as suspicious. Emergency crews battled the flames at The Retreat property as authorities appeal for witnesses.
A tragic house fire in Emerald, Queensland has claimed four lives, leaving the Central Highlands community in shock as emergency services investigate the cause of the blaze.
Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.
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A tense seven-hour police operation in Geelong's Corio suburb concludes with one man in custody after specialist negotiators and tactical officers successfully resolve the dangerous situation.
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 raging truck fire sparked major emergency response at Newcastle's Transgrid facility, forcing staff evacuations and creating dramatic plumes of black smoke visible across the city.
A fierce fire at a Corrimal tobacconist has caused extensive damage to multiple businesses, with repairs estimated at $100,000 and the shopping strip facing weeks of disruption.
Geelong's northern suburbs are set for a retail revolution with plans for a new shopping hub featuring supermarkets, specialty stores, and dining options at 1220 Fairbairn Drive, Corio.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are responding to a significant bushfire burning on Palm Island, with multiple crews working to contain the blaze threatening local vegetation.
A landmark development proposal would see another former Geelong school campus transformed into modern housing, continuing the region's urban renewal trend while preserving community connections.
Dramatic scenes unfolded at a popular Geelong beach when a rogue jet skier crashed onto the sand, sparking a physical confrontation with swimmers. Victoria Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the dangerous incident that put beachgoers at risk.
In an electrifying Geelong Cricket Association clash, Corio and Modewarre fought to a dramatic tie as captain Alexander Thomson's heroic innings salvaged the match in a final-over thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Another Geelong manufacturer falls as JS Ironworkers enters liquidation with $568,000 debt, leaving local suppliers in the lurch and raising concerns about the region's industrial future.
The Geelong community is remembering former Corio Shire Mayor Ray Tucker, who passed away at 86. Discover his remarkable legacy of public service and community dedication.
A major development in the Cessnock PCYC fire case as police arrest a man in Kurri Kurri. Latest updates on the suspicious blaze that rocked the Hunter Valley community.
The search is officially on for Geelong's most terrifyingly terrific Halloween house displays as the annual competition launches with spine-tingling excitement for 2025.