Cairns CBD evacuated after car park fire
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
A summary of all matters heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 17. Details include drink driving, assault, and property damage charges.
Twelve people evacuated after a fierce fire tore through a Cooks Hill unit block. Four residents jumped from windows to escape, with five taken to hospital. Read the latest from the scene.
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 16, including traffic violations, drug possession, and theft. Discover the outcomes and legal proceedings.
A Geelong brewery faced an unusual emergency when bread buns spontaneously combusted. Firefighters were called to the scene. Read the full story.
Emergency services rushed to Geelong's Cunningham Pier after a fire ignited underneath the structure. The blaze was brought under control, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.
A firefighter has tragically died after being hit by a tree while battling a bushfire near Bulahdelah. The incident is under investigation as the community mourns.
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including tourists. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a cylinder blast, highlights ongoing safety concerns in India. Read the full report.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in North Goa's Arpora has killed at least 23 people. The blaze, believed sparked by a cylinder explosion, struck during peak tourist season. Read the latest updates.
A fast-moving bushfire has gutted homes in Koolewong, NSW. Over 250 firefighters battled the blaze as residents watched on in horror. Read the latest updates.
Cairns faces a high chance of showers and a possible afternoon thunderstorm today. Get the full forecast, including temperatures and UV index, to plan your day.
At least 12 homes have been lost in a fierce bushfire at Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast, as extreme heat and winds drive dangerous conditions across multiple regions. Residents urged to enact survival plans.
Homes have been engulfed in a fast-moving bushfire near Woy Woy on the Central Coast. Residents in several streets are told to leave immediately if safe to do so. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
WA Police have charged two youths following a major Geraldton fire. Local detectives and Strike Force Vulcan continue their investigation into the suspicious blaze.
At least 19 homes have been lost as a devastating bushfire tears through Tasmania's east coast. Firefighters battle the blaze, with power outages expected for a week. Stay informed.
Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a hay shed on Mollers Lane in Leopold. Crews worked to contain the fire and protect nearby properties. Read the latest updates.
A massive fire tore through the Thomas Creative factory in Unanderra, requiring 35 firefighters to bring it under control. Police are investigating the cause of the significant blaze.
Cairns enjoys a perfect sunny day with a top of 28°C and light winds. Get the full forecast, including UV and tide times, for planning your outdoor activities.
A Gosnells gift shop was deliberately set on fire overnight, marking a dangerous escalation in Perth's illicit tobacco wars. Police are investigating links to organised crime.
A man has died following a house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning. Read the latest details.
A man has died following a devastating house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze early Monday morning. Read the latest details.
Police have found a body in a suspicious Brisbane warehouse fire that destroyed vital charity supplies and 600 Christmas hampers for families in need. The community is rallying to support.
Cairns faces a partly cloudy day with high humidity, showers, and a chance of a thunderstorm. Get the full forecast and details on the week ahead.
A woman has been arrested following an alleged violent assault and theft in Cairns CBD. Police responded swiftly to the incident on Spence Street. Read the latest details.
A devastating house fire in Redland Bay has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded to the fully engulfed two-storey home. Read more for safety reminders.
Emergency crews responded to a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions and black smoke. DFES and paramedics are on scene. Read the latest.
Firefighters have contained a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions. Emergency services remain on scene. Read the latest.
Cairns residents can expect a humid day with showers, a possible thunderstorm, and a top of 31°C. Get the full forecast and UV warning details here.