Lithium battery truck fire shuts major NSW highway
A truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries caught fire near Yass, closing the Hume Highway for hours. Toxic vapour risk prompted a 700m exclusion zone. Read the latest on the disruption.
A truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries caught fire near Yass, closing the Hume Highway for hours. Toxic vapour risk prompted a 700m exclusion zone. Read the latest on the disruption.
Heavily-armed NSW Police officers arrested a group of males in Liverpool, southwest Sydney. The police operation concluded with no ongoing risk to the public. Read the latest details.
The NSW Parliament will be urgently recalled to pass stricter gun laws and new protest restrictions following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Premier Chris Minns says the changes are vital for community safety.
Fast bowler Ross Pawson suspended by Cricket NSW as police investigate sexual touching allegations. No charges have been laid. Full story and official statements here.
A firefighter has tragically died battling a blaze in New South Wales, as the state's premier warns of a 'foreboding' start to the bushfire season. Read the latest on the emergency response and official warnings.
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.
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.
A fierce bushfire has destroyed multiple homes and forced evacuations on the NSW Central Coast. Firefighters are battling the blaze amid challenging conditions. Read the latest updates.
Millions in NSW face extreme heat and fire danger as blazes burn. Four homes lost, firefighters injured in Tasmania. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with bushfires burning and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities issue urgent warnings as temperatures soar.
Emergency services search for missing 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach, Arakoon. Search suspended overnight, resuming Monday morning. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Temperatures to remain 8C above average in Queensland and northern NSW as cleanup continues from severe storms that left one dead and thousands without power.
Sydney recovers from severe NSW storms with 119km/h winds, one fatality, and thousands without power. The SES responded to 2300 calls. Explore the aftermath and ongoing recovery efforts.
A 76-year-old man has died after severe storms with 100km/h winds battered NSW, leaving thousands without electricity and causing major Sydney train delays. Check your travel plans.
Catastrophic fire danger forecast for NSW, the first since 2023. Schools close and total fire bans are in place as the state faces its most severe bushfire risk in over two years.
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane becomes the new leader of the NSW Liberals, marking a significant shift for the party ahead of the 2027 state election. Discover the challenges she faces.
Former journalist Kellie Sloane becomes the third woman to lead NSW Liberals, facing party challenges and housing policy dilemmas. Discover the implications.
Mark Speakman retains leadership while Kellie Sloane becomes deputy in NSW Liberal Party reshuffle following electoral defeat. Discover the new direction.
A dangerous bushfire on the NSW South Coast has been downgraded to a Watch and Act warning after residents were told it was 'too late to evacuate'. Stay informed with the latest updates.
Sydney and surrounding regions face potential flash flooding and damaging winds as an intense East Coast Low develops, with emergency services on high alert and residents urged to prepare.
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Northern Ireland and Wales face extended grey conditions while Northamptonshire enjoys rare sunshine as weather patterns create stark regional divides across the UK.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as dangerous supercell storms threaten Queensland and northern NSW with destructive tornadoes, giant hail and life-threatening flash flooding.
Meteorologists issue urgent tornado warnings for Queensland and NSW as dangerous supercell thunderstorms threaten widespread destruction across Australia's eastern seaboard.
Correctional officers across New South Wales have walked off the job, plunging the state's prison system into complete lockdown amid escalating concerns about staff safety and chronic understaffing.
A Fox Weather broadcasting team experienced every journalist's nightmare when the very house they were reporting from was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa's fury during a live broadcast, capturing terrifying moments of the storm's devastating power.
Exclusive investigation reveals how New South Wales' flagship infill housing policy is delivering luxury apartments instead of promised affordable homes, exacerbating Sydney's housing crisis.
The Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast to drench large parts of the UK this Sunday. Stay informed about affected regions and safety advice.
Britain faces an unprecedented late-spring freeze as the Met Office warns of significant snowfalls and plummeting temperatures across multiple regions this week.
British families face mixed weather fortunes during October half-term break as Met Office forecasts dramatic temperature swings and regional variations from unseasonable warmth to heavy downpours.