Australia's Extreme Heatwave Echoes Black Summer Fires
As south-eastern Australia endures its worst heatwave since 2019-20, a leading climate scientist warns of escalating dangers and the urgent need for adaptation and net zero action.
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Victoria faces catastrophic fire danger, Seymour residents evacuate
As Victoria braces for catastrophic fire conditions, evacuees in Seymour share their fears and preparations. With the Black Summer's shadow looming, communities are urged not to wait for warnings.
Victoria faces catastrophic fire danger amid severe heatwave
Residents in regional Victoria flee homes as bushfires threaten amid catastrophic conditions. Evacuees, including elderly couples and their pets, seek refuge as emergency services warn of dire fire danger.
Victoria faces catastrophic fire conditions on Friday
Firefighters prepare for catastrophic bushfire conditions in Victoria amid a severe heatwave. Extreme heat and damaging winds create Australia's most dangerous fire day. Read the latest warnings.
Cobargo's community-led blueprint for bushfire resilience
After the devastation of Black Summer, the village of Cobargo built a unique, neighbour-powered bushfire plan. Discover how community connection is their greatest defence.
Australia's Severe Heatwave Threat, Key Inflation Data Due
Southern and eastern Australia face an extreme heatwave, the worst since the Black Summer bushfires. Meanwhile, key inflation data could influence the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision. Follow our live coverage for updates.
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.
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.
Jess Wilson: First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberals' first female leader, shifting focus from crime to budget and cost of living. Could this historic change threaten Labor's dominance?
Victorian Liberals Elect First Female Leader Jess Wilson
The Victorian Liberal Party has made history, electing Jess Wilson as its first female leader. Discover the details of the leadership spill and what this means for the next state election.
Jess Wilson Elected First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in a leadership spill, becoming the Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Discover the implications for the party's future.
Victoria's Liberal leader Brad Battin faces leadership spill
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as early as Tuesday. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson has gathered support to test his position.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
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.
South London's Victorian Lodge Transformed Into Stunning Home
Discover how a dilapidated Victorian lodge in South London was miraculously converted into an award-winning contemporary family residence while preserving its historic charm.
Victoria pushes Aboriginal treaty despite public opposition
The Victorian government is proceeding with its landmark Aboriginal treaty against the will of voters, as new polling reveals significant public opposition to the divisive agreement.
Victorian MP's marble tomb stands defiant among beach huts
The extraordinary story of Victorian MP John Cordle's lavish marble tomb that remains an aristocratic anomaly among the colourful beach bungalows of Sizewell, Suffolk.
Sussan Ley's Crime Crusade Hits Victorian Labor Hard
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley capitalises on Melbourne's crime wave, turning public safety fears into a major political victory that leaves Victorian Labor reeling.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Fire and Flood Emergency
Australia faces a devastating convergence of extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires to unprecedented flooding, while political tensions escalate over climate policy failures.
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