Ultramarathon runner heads into WA bushfire season
WA ultramarathon runner Chris Darker prepares for bushfire season after completing 12 major races. Discover how his endurance training helps firefighting efforts.
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Hinchinbrook Council Wins $1.8M Insurance Fight
Hinchinbrook Shire Council secures $1.8 million insurance payout after 18-month battle over flood damage to critical infrastructure. Mayor Ramon Jayo announces victory for community.
RFS contains Salisbury blaze after overnight 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.
Bushfire smoke lingers over Newcastle, RFS warns
Smoke from a days-long fire in Karuah Nature Reserve blankets Newcastle. RFS issues health warning. Stay updated with live coverage and critical alerts.
Wandi Bushfire: Watch and Act Issued
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.
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.
Worrowing Heights bushfire emergency downgraded
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.
Emergency bushfire warning for Worrowing Heights
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.
Total Fire Ban for Central NSW Regions
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.
Collie Bushfire: Watch and Act Alert Issued
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.
Fifth day fighting Karuah Nature Reserve bushfire
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's High-Alert Fire Season: Restrictions Begin
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.
Far North Beaches Bounce Back After TC Jasper
Far North Queensland beaches show remarkable recovery after TC Jasper flooding. Local businesses reopen as tourism returns to the region. Discover the inspiring comeback story.
Bushfire at Royal Perth Golf Club Disrupts Freeway
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
Emergency Evacuation Ordered for WA Wheatbelt Bushfire
Residents in Cunderdin, South Tammin, and Youndegin are ordered to evacuate immediately as an out-of-control bushfire rages. Act now to survive.
Firefighters battle bushfire at Lake Macquarie
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.
Casuarina Prison threatened by out of control bushfire
Perth's Casuarina Prison faces emergency as firefighters battle unpredictable bushfire that has burned 3 hectares. Stay alert with latest updates.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Ocean Grove Library flooded in severe weather event
Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Ocean Grove Library, forcing its temporary closure and damaging books and equipment. The community rallies as staff assess the extensive water damage.
WA Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms Hospital Emergency Depts
Shocking new report reveals Western Australia's mental health system is failing, with desperate patients flooding emergency departments due to critical gaps in community care services.
Australia urged to act on Sudan genocide crisis
Human rights advocates and Sudanese Australians demand immediate Australian government action as Sudan faces mass atrocities and potential genocide. Experts warn of catastrophic famine without urgent intervention.
Smythesdale grassfire offender gets good behaviour bond
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.
WA Wheatbelt Emergency: Tammin Bushfire Threat Grows
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.
Palm Island Bushfire: QFES Battles Farm Road Blaze
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.
Wingham Music Festival rallies for flood relief
Australian country music star James Johnston leads an all-star lineup at Wingham Music Festival, raising crucial funds for Mid-North Coast flood-affected communities this October.
Earth's Vital Signs Failing: Climate Emergency Deepens
A shocking new report reveals Earth's climate indicators are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with 20 of 35 planetary health metrics now at record extremes.
NSW fast-tracks Avondale eco-resort despite risks
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.
Perth's paediatric crisis leaves 12,000 kids waiting years
Western Australia faces a devastating paediatrician shortage as waiting lists explode to 12,000 children, with some families waiting over four years for essential medical care.
Whitlam Dismissal: Democracy's Fragile Moment
Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.
Hammond Park estate faces bushfire safety scrutiny
A Perth housing development faces scrutiny as authorities question whether adequate bushfire protection measures have been implemented for future residents.
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