Western Australia dispatches an additional 30 emergency services personnel to assist with the escalating bushfire crisis in Victoria. The deployment brings the total number of WA firefighters on the ground to over 50. Read about the interstate effort.
Catastrophic bushfires have ravaged Victoria, destroying 259 homes and claiming livestock. Aerial images reveal the scale of devastation as communities face a long recovery. Download the 7NEWS app.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan left via a back door to avoid frustrated residents in fire-hit towns. As the state assesses the devastation, she faces pressure over CFA funding and vehicle safety. Read the full story.
As bushfires devastate Victoria, experts warn that familiarity with the season has bred dangerous complacency. Read the urgent analysis and see what must change.
A trailer is confirmed as the cause of the deadly Longwood bushfire in central Victoria. One farmer has died, and multiple towns are impacted as crews battle blazes. Know the latest.
South Australian firefighters are on the ground in Victoria battling 30 destructive blazes. A support package is announced as communities survey the charred ruins. #BushfireRelief
NSW Rural Fire Service crews are working to control a 94-hectare bushfire near the Kings Highway at Warri. A separate grass fire on the Federal Highway in Canberra has been contained.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria as multiple bushfires threaten communities. Premier Jacinta Allan urges residents to heed warnings and prepare to evacuate. Stay informed.
WA's fire chief Darren Klemm reveals alarming arson rates, with crews battling nearly six suspicious blazes daily in December. Authorities urge public vigilance.
The Hunter and Central Coast baked through a scorching Saturday with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. Premier Chris Minns warns of health system strain as authorities brace for bushfires and ambulance callouts.
A State of Disaster has been declared for 18 Victorian municipalities, including Golden Plains Shire, as the Mount Mercer grassfire remains uncontrolled. Stay informed on the latest warnings and conditions.
A fast-moving fire has destroyed multiple properties in the Adelaide Hills. Emergency services are on scene. Stay informed with the latest updates and safety advice.
A bushfire burning near Roe Highway in High Wycombe is causing significant traffic delays and reduced visibility. Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes as emergency services respond. #Perth #Bushfire
Expert advice on minimising health risks from bushfire smoke. Learn about air quality, safe indoor practices, and effective masks to stay safe this summer.
A severe heatwave is gripping Victoria, with temperatures up to 16C above normal. The BoM warns of extreme health risks and catastrophic fire conditions. Stay cool and check on loved ones.
The ACT has issued its first total fire ban since 2020 for Saturday, January 10, as a severe heatwave and strong winds create extreme bushfire danger. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant.
Parts of Western Australia face extreme heatwave conditions with temperatures forecast to hit the mid to high forties, nearing 50C in the Pilbara. Bureau of Meteorology issues severe warnings. Stay informed and cool.
Australia faces a severe weather split: a potential cyclone threatens flash floods in sodden Queensland, while extreme heatwaves fuel bushfire warnings across the southeast. Stay informed on the latest alerts.
Recent fires near Bendora and Corin dams serve as a critical wake-up call for all ACT residents. Authorities urge immediate action on fire plans as extreme conditions converge.
An emergency-level bushfire is burning uncontrolled near Kanmantoo, South Australia. Residents are urged to leave immediately. Get the latest updates and safety advice here.
An out-of-control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes, forcing the closure of Roe Highway. Residents in High Wycombe are told it's too late to leave. Get the latest emergency updates.
An out of control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes in High Wycombe. Roe Highway is closed. Residents told it is too late to leave.
Western Power begins a major trial of insulated high-voltage conductors in Perth's hills, aiming to slash bushfire risks and improve network reliability. Learn how this innovation could protect communities.
A Christmas bushfire slashes production at Newmont's Boddington mine, while Bellevue Gold faces another explosive misfire. Get the latest on the impacts to Australia's gold sector.
ACT Rural Fire Service Chief Rohan Scott urges Canberrans to update fire plans ahead of a severe heatwave, drawing on lessons from the devastating 2003 bushfires.
South Australians are warned to prepare for a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring to 46C in one town. Extreme fire danger is forecast. Learn how to stay safe.
Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
A new report reveals millions of Australian homes are at risk of devastating urban bushfires. Experts call for urgent action to retrofit properties and improve community resilience.
Rural landholders like the Canberra Equestrian Centre are the critical buffer protecting ACT suburbs from bushfires. Learn how their Farm Firewise plans and community vigilance are key to safety this season.
ACT Fire & Rescue is working to contain two separate fires in Namadgi National Park near Cotter Hut and Bendoora Dam. An advice-level warning is in place. Read the latest updates.