CFA volunteers use 30yo trucks as Premier defends funding
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends $80M CFA funding amid volunteer fury over ageing fire trucks. As bushfires rage, crews face 40C heat in vehicles without aircon. Read the full story.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends $80M CFA funding amid volunteer fury over ageing fire trucks. As bushfires rage, crews face 40C heat in vehicles without aircon. Read the full story.
A devastating bushfire at the Hayes family's Lindsay Park property near Euroa has claimed the lives of seven racehorses. One remains in critical care. Over 300 horses were saved in the emergency.
Victoria remains on high alert with 24 fires still burning. Authorities warn the threat is far from over, with extreme heat expected to return. Stay informed and follow emergency advice.
Catastrophic bushfires have ripped through central and northeast Victoria, destroying over 130 structures and 300,000 hectares. A state of emergency is in place as communities face devastation not seen since Black Summer.
A house in Raymond Terrace was engulfed by flames on Friday, January 10, 2026. Firefighters battled the blaze as the Newcastle Herald provided live updates.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
Emergency crews spent hours extinguishing a fierce house fire on Troman Parade in Raymond Terrace. Police have declared a crime scene as investigations continue.
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.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s has had minimal impact, with a cyber expert revealing most teens are still accessing platforms. Discover why the crackdown isn't working.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
Victoria is on high alert with catastrophic bushfire conditions declared across multiple districts. Thousands are urged to leave their homes as temperatures soar above 40C. Follow the latest updates.
WA Police's Arson Squad is investigating a suspicious house fire on Sydenham Street in Rivervale. The blaze caused significant damage, with no injuries reported. Read the latest details.
A fast-moving grass fire near Geelong Ring Road caused significant traffic delays and prompted a multi-agency emergency response. Stay informed on the latest updates.
Victoria braces for its most severe fire conditions since Black Summer, with catastrophic ratings issued. Thousands are evacuating as authorities warn of 'unsurvivable' conditions. Know the latest.
Firefighters have contained a grass fire in St Leonards, Geelong, at a location targeted by arsonists last year. Authorities are investigating the cause. Read the latest.
A major fire at a popular swimming pool on Victoria's Surf Coast led to a large-scale evacuation. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and response.
Firefighters battle a dangerous blaze after a building fire spread to grassland near Shelford. Residents urged to monitor conditions and follow official advice.
A major fire at Singleton's Waste Management Facility continues to burn, forcing its closure. Council urges residents to never put batteries or gas bottles in kerbside bins. Read the latest updates.
A man has died after a fierce fire tore through a Wollongong unit. An off-duty firefighter tried to help but was forced back by flames. Police treat the blaze as suspicious.
All victims of the deadly New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort bar have been identified, with more than half being teenagers. One Australian was among the injured.
WA Police's arson squad is investigating a devastating fire that destroyed a Bentley home on Stannard Street. The blaze erupted following reports of an explosion. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A man in his 40s has died in a Berkeley unit fire, with police declaring a crime scene. Fire investigators and an accelerant detection dog are probing the suspicious blaze. Read the latest details.
Two people suffered serious injuries in a fire at Havelock House, a social housing complex in Canberra's Turner. Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Monday morning.
Emergency services rushed to a fierce house fire on Wilsons Rd, Whittington. Police are treating the blaze as suspicious and urge witnesses to come forward.
Firefighters contained a significant blaze at Tower Lodge in Pokolbin on Sunday morning. All guests were evacuated safely from the luxury Hunter Valley estate, with no injuries reported.
ACT Fire & Rescue is working to contain two separate blazes in Namadgi National Park near Canberra. An advice-level warning is in place. Here's what you need to know.
Australians are among those grieving after a fire at a Swiss ski resort bar killed 40, many of them teenagers. Survivors recount the horror and the agonising wait for news. Read their stories.
A person has died in a house fire in Sydney's southwest. Two others escaped with minor injuries. Police have established a crime scene and are investigating.
A massive fire has destroyed a historic hotel at a popular Swiss ski resort, forcing hundreds to evacuate. No fatalities reported. Full details on the emergency response and impact.
Emergency crews battle a fast-moving bushfire in Leppington, Sydney's south-west. Over a dozen crews are on scene as residents are urged to prepare to leave. Stay alert.