Firefighter dies battling Eyre Peninsula bushfire
Tragedy strikes as firefighter Peter Curtis dies battling a bushfire in South Australia's Pinkawillinie Conservation Park. Know the latest fire danger ratings.
Tragedy strikes as firefighter Peter Curtis dies battling a bushfire in South Australia's Pinkawillinie Conservation Park. Know the latest fire danger ratings.
WA ultramarathon runner Chris Darker prepares for bushfire season after completing 12 major races. Discover how his endurance training helps firefighting efforts.
NSW Rural Fire Service crews work through the night to contain a 1469-hectare bushfire near Salisbury. Get the latest updates on fire containment efforts and smoke warnings.
Smoke from a days-long fire in Karuah Nature Reserve blankets Newcastle. RFS issues health warning. Stay updated with live coverage and critical alerts.
A bushfire emergency is unfolding in Wandi, Perth. DFES has issued a Watch and Act, urging residents to leave immediately. Lives and homes are under threat.
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.
NSW faces a severe weather split: extreme fire danger in the Hunter and Northwest, while snow and rescues hit the Alps. Residents urged to stay informed and leave early if threatened.
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.
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.
An out-of-control bushfire threatens homes in the Shire of Collie. Residents near Piavnini Road urged to get ready to leave. Authorities suspect the fire is suspicious.
Firefighters continue back-burning operations as Karuah Nature Reserve bushfire blackens 350+ hectares. Residents urged to monitor conditions and drive carefully in affected areas.
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.
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
Residents in Cunderdin, South Tammin, and Youndegin are ordered to evacuate immediately as an out-of-control bushfire rages. Act now to survive.
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.
Perth's Casuarina Prison faces emergency as firefighters battle unpredictable bushfire that has burned 3 hectares. Stay alert with latest updates.
Strong winds in Newcastle sent a backyard inflatable pool flying onto powerlines, prompting a safety warning from Ausgrid. The incident highlights fire dangers and the importance of securing outdoor items.
A Smythesdale man has received a good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to charges related to a dangerous grassfire that threatened homes and required significant firefighting resources.
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.
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 heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
Two South West men face court after reckless crowd-surfing incident during Metallica's Perth concert that endangered fellow fans at Optus Stadium.
The NSW government is pushing forward with the Avondale eco-resort development, overriding local zoning regulations and ignoring significant bushfire risks in the Illawarra escarpment area.
Australian travellers are being warned about Bali's hidden killer after research reveals the island has the world's highest rate of tourist deaths from methanol poisoning in drinks.
An urgent warning has been issued across Australia after a baby suffered second-degree burns from UV radiation reflected off nearby surfaces. Experts reveal how everyday materials can become dangerous sun amplifiers.
Correctional officers across New South Wales have launched industrial action after a violent inmate received a suspended sentence for a brutal assault that left prison staff traumatised.
A Perth housing development faces scrutiny as authorities question whether adequate bushfire protection measures have been implemented for future residents.
A devastating incident in Byron Bay has left one pedestrian dead after being struck by a van, while separate reports emerge of a young boy fleeing from a suspicious ute in what appears to be a stranger danger incident.