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.
The former Kwinana coal-fired power station was demolished using controlled explosives, marking a major step in Perth's energy transition. Feel the shockwaves of change.
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.
Australia's first major waste-to-energy plant opens in Kwinana, set to burn 460,000 tonnes of waste yearly and power 50,000 homes. Discover the challenges behind this $750m project.
A bushfire is burning at Royal Perth Golf Club in South Perth, causing heavy traffic delays on the Kwinana Freeway. Motorists are urged to avoid the area. #Perth #Bushfire
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.
A silver sedan crashed into Kwinana Freeway barricades in Como, blocking left lanes and scattering debris. Motorists face significant delays - avoid the area if possible.
A serious vehicle rollover has shut down lanes on Perth's Kwinana Freeway, causing massive traffic delays. Avoid the area if possible.
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.
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.
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 major breakdown on Perth's Kwinana Freeway during Tuesday's peak hour created traffic chaos, with queues stretching back to South Street and commuters facing lengthy delays.
A serious multi-vehicle collision on the Kwinana Freeway near the Narrows Bridge has brought Perth's southern corridor to a standstill during Tuesday morning's peak hour, with major delays expected to continue.
AGL Energy seals landmark deal to fast-track Western Australia's first major gas-fired power station in over a decade, securing critical energy supply for Perth's southern suburbs amid the state's green transition.
A dump truck has collided with the Lakes Road overpass on the Kwinana Freeway, causing significant traffic chaos and lane closures during Tuesday morning's peak hour commute.
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.