Heatwave peaks at 41C, extreme fire danger declared
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.
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.
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A severe heatwave is gripping Newcastle and the Hunter, with temperatures soaring 15°C above average. Extreme fire danger declared and wildlife struggles. Here's how to stay safe and help native animals.
A severe heatwave is set to scorch NSW's Hunter region this weekend, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s. Health and emergency services issue urgent warnings to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable people, and prepare for extreme fire danger.
A 12-year-old girl was grabbed by a man on her way to school in Coolangatta. Police have located a 21-year-old man assisting with enquiries. The school community is on alert.
Large parts of Australia face a severe heatwave and extreme fire danger this weekend. NSW, SA, WA, and NT on high alert. Get the latest weather warnings and forecasts.
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Far North Queensland firefighters remain on high alert as extreme heatwave conditions fuel dangerous vegetation fires across the region. Stay informed about fire safety.
Hunter Region faces extreme fire danger on summer's first day. Stay updated on weather alerts, hospital wait times, and local news affecting Newcastle communities.
Far North Queensland firefighters remain on high alert as extreme heatwave conditions fuel dangerous vegetation fires across the region. Multiple blazes threaten communities.
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A 59-year-old man has drowned after being caught in a rip at Crescent Head beach. Emergency services responded but couldn't save him. Stay informed about water safety.
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A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.
Thousands of Australians are on high alert as catastrophic bushfire conditions, the worst in years, hit NSW. Residents urged to enact survival plans immediately.
Canberra faces damaging winds exceeding 90km/h and highest bushfire alerts in over two years. Parks closed, schools shut as emergency services warn residents to secure properties.
25 NSW public schools are closed as catastrophic fire danger ratings hit the Lower Central West Plains. The NSW RFS urges residents to relocate early for safety.
Mount Duneed residents demand immediate action on Boundary Road's dangerous truck traffic after multiple near-misses. Locals fear for children's safety as heavy vehicles dominate residential streets.
A two-year-old boy died after a box jellyfish sting in Malaysia. His parents share their heartbreaking story to warn Australian tourists about marine dangers.
NSW faces a severe weather split: extreme fire danger in the Hunter and Northwest, while snow and rescues hit the Alps. Residents urged to stay informed and leave early if threatened.
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
The emergency-level bushfire at Worrowing Heights near Sanctuary Point has been downgraded to advice level. Firefighters continue containment efforts as 28 hectares burn. Stay alert.
A total fire ban is in effect for Greater Hunter and North Western NSW due to extreme fire danger. Residents urged to take immediate action to protect lives and property.
Victoria faces its most dangerous fire season since Black Saturday. CFA issues fire restrictions for multiple regions starting this Sunday. Know the rules to stay safe.
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Strong winds in Newcastle sent a backyard inflatable pool flying onto powerlines, prompting a safety warning from Ausgrid. The incident highlights fire dangers and the importance of securing outdoor items.
Major beauty recall rocks NSW as nine skincare products containing illegal plastic microbeads are urgently removed from sale. Health authorities issue warning about banned ingredients.
Residents in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region are facing a terrifying out-of-control bushfire near Tammin, with emergency services issuing urgent warnings to stay alert as conditions rapidly deteriorate.
A heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
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