West Australian fishers are protesting a snap ban on demersal fishing, claiming it has destroyed their livelihoods. The government says it's necessary to protect depleted fish stocks. Read the full story.
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
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.
WA Police expand search for Kenneth John Giles, 58, who allegedly shot a woman and fled into bushland near Mullewa. The victim is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Public urged not to approach.
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.
Residents of Mullewa express fears about Kenneth John Giles' mental state before the alleged shooting. Read the full story on the community's concerns and the police investigation.
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.
WA Police are responding to a significant incident in Mullewa after reports of an armed man. Residents are urged to follow official instructions. More details to come.
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.
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.
Arson police are investigating a suspicious bushfire in Perth's Boya that threatened homes. Firefighters contained the blaze, and a $25k reward is offered for information.
A veteran volunteer firefighter warns dangerously high fuel loads, including combustible African lovegrass, surrounding North Canberra Hospital pose a severe bushfire threat. Authorities say mitigation work is planned.
Residents in Dandaragan and Yathroo are under a Watch and Act alert for a dangerous bushfire. DFES warns of a possible threat to lives and homes. Get the latest advice and updates.
A 19-year-old Kalamunda apprentice has been granted bail after allegedly starting a major bushfire with a firecracker. The blaze forced evacuations and cut power to 2000 homes.
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.