Australia's Worst Heatwave Since Black Summer Forecast
More than half of Australia faces a severe heatwave, with extreme fire danger warnings issued for multiple states as temperatures soar past 45°C. Read the latest forecasts and safety advice.
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Two miners killed in separate Queensland mine incidents
A gold prospector died after being struck by a boulder, while another man was found dead 1km underground after a roof collapse. Investigations are underway.
Two miners die in separate Queensland accidents
A gold prospector and another miner have died in separate incidents in Queensland mines. Investigations are underway by police and Resources Safety and Health Queensland.
Cyclone Hayley Causes Severe Flooding in Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Hayley has unleashed devastating floods across North Queensland, forcing mass evacuations and cutting power to thousands. Read the latest on the emergency response.
Child in life-threatening condition after Brisbane train strike
A child is fighting for life after being hit by a train at Carseldine station. Major rail delays ensued as police investigate the tragic incident days before Christmas.
Refugee firefighters battle bushfires in Mauritania
Malian refugees in Mauritania volunteer as firefighters, battling deadly desert bushfires to protect host communities and fragile ecosystems. Discover their story of resilience.
Firefighter killed in NSW bushfires, homes destroyed
A volunteer firefighter has died battling out-of-control blazes in Australia, with over 50 fires burning. Read the latest on this dangerous summer fire season.
Firefighter dies battling NSW bushfires as homes lost
A national parks firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a blaze on the NSW mid-north coast. At least 16 homes were destroyed in under an hour in separate fires.
Urgent Bushfire Evacuation Warning for Queensland Island
An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
Australia disaster status as 91 bushfires rage
New South Wales declares a disaster as 91 bushfires, 20 out-of-control, raze over 1,000 hectares. Extreme heat and winds fuel the crisis. Read the latest updates.
Bushfires destroy Central Coast homes, NSW disaster declared
Fierce bushfires have devastated communities on New South Wales' Central Coast, destroying homes and prompting a natural disaster declaration. See the latest on the emergency response.
NSW Bushfires Destroy Homes, Disaster Declared
Fears grow as destructive bushfires ravage NSW Central Coast and Hunter, destroying at least 16 homes. Over 1,200 firefighters battle 76 blazes. Follow official warnings.
Government Aid for NSW Bushfire Victims
Residents who lost homes in NSW bushfires will receive hardship grants and business support. Premier Chris Minns confirms at least 12 homes destroyed, with transport links now restored.
Severe Heatwave and Bushfires Grip Eastern Australia
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with bushfires burning and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities issue urgent warnings as temperatures soar.
Koala Adoption Rekindles Childhood Wonder Amid Bushfires
A UK woman's symbolic koala adoption after Australia's 2020 bushfires led to an unforgettable encounter, reconnecting her with childhood joy and sparking deeper wildlife conservation efforts.
Giant hail and storms cause chaos in Brisbane
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in south-east Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings.
Police Domestic Violence Failures Revealed in Queensland
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
Four dead in devastating Queensland house fire
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
Giant hail hospitalises hundreds of flying foxes in Queensland
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
Giant hailstones batter Queensland in destructive storm
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
Search for missing Queensland fishermen Kealin Paul and John Francisco
A massive air and sea search continues for two fishermen missing off Queensland's coast after their boat was found abandoned near Hinchinbrook Island. Kealin Paul and John Francisco haven't been seen since Friday.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Queensland supercell storms: Destructive weather warning
Massive supercell thunderstorms are set to unleash destructive winds, giant hailstones and intense rainfall across Queensland, prompting urgent warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Queensland creates public sex offender register
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic
A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.
Giant hail, destructive winds batter Queensland and Victoria
Severe thunderstorms have unleashed tennis ball-sized hailstones and destructive winds across southeast Queensland and Victoria, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage to homes and vehicles.
Major Queensland motorway closed after serious triple-vehicle crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a devastating three-vehicle collision on the Pacific Motorway between Beenleigh and Yatala, with multiple people trapped and serious injuries reported. The major route to the Gold Coast remains closed as investiga
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli: One Year On
One year into his premiership, Queensland's David Crisafulli has defied expectations with a pragmatic approach that's winning over critics and reshaping state politics. Discover how this conservative leader is tackling housing, health and economic challen
British pilot faces 20 years in US prison over crash
A British pilot's catastrophic helicopter crash during Australian bushfire operations sparks international legal battle with potential two-decade prison sentence looming.
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