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.
A bushfire burning near Hester Avenue in Perth's north has forced a road closure between Mitchell Freeway and Wanneroo Road. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
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.
Emergency services rushed to a suburban street in Kirwan after a car burst into flames. No injuries were reported. Read the full details of the response.
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 body has been found in Victoria's Longwood fire zone as blazes destroy 300 structures. Premier Allan and PM Albanese announce $19.5m in immediate support. Stay informed.
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's bushfire emergency intensifies with 32 active fires and 300 structures lost. Premier Jacinta Allan warns the worst is not over as federal and state governments announce $19.5 million in immediate support. Stay informed and follow official advic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.