A 59-year-old NPWS firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while checking on his team during the Bulahdelah bushfire. The veteran, a divisional commander, could not be saved despite immediate first aid.
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.
A firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a blaze at Bulahdelah, marking the first fatality of the Australian bushfire season. Authorities warn of a dangerous summer ahead.
Firefighters are gaining control of a bushfire at Redhead overnight. Key roads have reopened. Stay with the Newcastle Herald for live updates on the situation.
A festive gift wrap fundraiser at Cairns Central is raising vital funds to upgrade the Special Care Nursery at Cairns Hospital, providing crucial support for premature and sick newborns and their families.
Newcastle Jets' unbeaten start shattered by Central Coast Mariners in a ruthless 4-1 A-League Women's defeat. Captain Cassidy Davis demands improvement after a delayed and disappointing F3 Derby clash.
A 55-year-old man was stabbed at Bankstown Central in Western Sydney. A 27-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
A 40+ hectare bushfire at Redhead has intensified with a southerly change, threatening suburbs. Roads are closed, but no property lost. 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.
A dangerous bushfire near Redhead has burned over 40 hectares, threatening suburbs and a nursing home overnight. Residents in Dudley, Whitebridge, and Gateshead are urged to monitor conditions as the fire continues to burn. Read the latest updates.
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.
Emergency warnings are active as bushfires damage multiple homes on the NSW Central Coast. Residents told to evacuate immediately. Know the latest.
A severe heatwave peaks today with temperatures hitting 41C in Penrith. Extreme fire danger declared for Sydney, Hunter, and Illawarra. A cool change is due Sunday.
Discover the best of the NSW South Coast this summer with the new Eat Play Stay magazine. Featuring foodie road trips, award-winning dining, and stunning photography. Read the free issue online now!
Central Coast father Troy Sullivan faces aggressive stage four melanoma just months after a clean bill of health. His family's urgent mission to raise awareness about early detection.
A major bushfire near Bulahdelah has burned through 1400 hectares, closing the Pacific Highway. 70 firefighters are battling the blaze as conditions are expected to worsen. Residents urged to monitor warnings.
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.
Train services on Perth's Mandurah Line have resumed after a serious truck and car collision on the Kwinana Freeway near Cockburn station damaged rail infrastructure and halted services for hours. A woman was hospitalised.
The 41st annual South Coast Blues awards have celebrated 17 primary and secondary school athletes. Discover the winners, including President's award recipient and volleyball prodigy Mireille Smith.
Three Sunshine Coast men face hefty fines after an illegal campfire escalated into a seven-hectare bushfire at Teewah Beach. Authorities warn of permanent fire bans.
A primary school-aged boy was hospitalised after being hit by a ute and trapped beneath its trailer in a Jesmond car park. The incident sparks renewed safety warnings as NSW moves to regulate e-scooter power.
Shire of Ravensthorpe deputy president Mark Mudie has tragically died while trying to save his family farm from a bushfire. The community is in mourning.
A devastating bushfire in West River has burnt over 4000 hectares and claimed the life of deputy shire president Mark Mudie. Firefighters are working overtime to bring the serious blaze under control. Read the latest updates.
A farmer in his 60s has died after his front-end loader was overrun by flames near Ravensthorpe. The WA Premier has offered condolences as the fire threat continues. Download the 7NEWS app.
Respected farmer and Shire of Ravensthorpe deputy president Mark Mudie has died while fighting a bushfire on his West River property. The community mourns a devastating loss.
A local farmer in his 60s has tragically died while battling an out-of-control bushfire near Ravensthorpe on WA's south coast. The community mourns as investigations begin.
A man in his 60s has died while battling an out-of-control bushfire near Ravensthorpe. The fire has burnt 300ha. Read the latest updates and safety warnings.
Perth endures its hottest December day in 46 years, hitting 39C, while a suspicious bushfire near Geraldton destroys a home. Hundreds of firefighters battle extreme conditions. Latest updates.
An emergency warning is in place for West River in WA's Ravensthorpe Shire as a dangerous bushfire burns out of control. Residents told to leave immediately. Latest updates.