Man accused of stealing two fire trucks as Qld burns
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after two fire trucks were stolen from north Queensland stations while catastrophic blazes burned around the state.
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Children who lived through fires fear the summer ahead
Rural children's charity Royal Far West says there is a spike in anxiety among children who lived through Black Summer, prompting calls for better care.
Evacuation centres set up as fires threaten homes in WA
Bushfires are threatening homes south of Perth with evacuation centres set up in Mandurah and Murray Shire, though it's too late to leave for some residents.
Brigade heartbreak as fire truck stolen, blazes burn on
Emergency services crews are shattered after a fire truck was stolen as blazes continue to burn around Queensland despite a cool change.
Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought
Bushfires sparked by dry lighting strikes have burnt through more than 35,000 hectares near the NSW-Queensland border, leaving farmers in dire straits.
Western Downs recovery starts as Queensland fires rage
Residents on Queensland's Western Downs can return home after firefighters finally contained a blaze that claimed a life and forced hundreds to evacuate.
Homes, livestock destroyed after ‘dreadful’ fire in NSW
Large amounts of land and livestock has been lost and some homes destroyed by multiple bushfires around the historic NSW township of Tenterfield.
Help arrives for fatigued Queensland firefighters
Queensland's fire fighting focus has quickly shifted north to the Atherton Tablelands near Cairns after a fast-moving fire forced people to flee.
Explosives, homes under threat as fire rages in NSW
A town of 4000 residents has become the epicentre of NSW's firefighting efforts after seven blazes ignited to its north, west and south.
Town saved but bushfire heartache continues for others
Firefighting crews are still battling a ferocious blaze on the Western Downs after quick thinking saved a border town amid extreme conditions.
Eighty Queensland fires active, evacuations ordered
Dozens of bushfires are burning across Queensland, with some downgraded amid warnings the state is still facing difficult conditions in the next few days.
Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire
A vigil has been held to honour three young siblings killed in a shed fire in Victoria and show support for their distraught family.
More urged to evacuate as Queensland fires spread
Police are door-knocking residents to tell them to flee as a fast-moving blaze - one of more than 80 across Queensland - threatens towns on the Sunshine Coast.
Lives and property at risk as NT fires rage on
In only two months, 12.8 million hectares of Northern Territory land has burnt in what authorities are describing as the worst fire season in decades.
Interstate, NZ help for weary Queensland firefighters
Firefighters are set to receive reinforcements from interstate and potentially New Zealand as they continue to battle fires in southern Queensland.
Lightning sparks major blazes across northern NSW
More than 1000 personnel have been deployed as NSW tackles bushfires across the state's north with lightning strikes igniting further blazes.
Firefighters hopeful of containing deadly blaze
A fire that has claimed a life and destroyed homes may finally be brought under control after the erratic blaze burned more than 11,000 hectares over four days.
‘Heroic’ boy dies after trying to save siblings in fire
A third child has died after trying in vain to protect his two young siblings in a shed fire, while his six-year-old sister remains in a critical condition.
Community reeling as fire claims life, destroys homes
A body has been found in southern Queensland where a ferocious bushfire described as a "wild beast" has destroyed homes and caused about 350 people to flee.
Dad’s heartbreak as $40k raised for kids in shed fire
The devastated father of two children killed in a Victorian shed fire has spoken of his surviving young son's bravery in trying to protect his siblings.
Body found as fire destroys Queensland homes
A body has been found in southern Queensland where a bushfire has destroyed five homes and caused about 50 people to flee.
App to help Aussies prepare homes for bushfires
A free app will allow people to assess and take steps to improve their home's bushfire resilience following the Black Summer disaster.
Two children critical after siblings die in shed fire
A community is mourning the loss of two children killed in a shed fire as their mother stays at the bedside of their critically injured siblings.
People told to leave as fire threatens Qld homes
Bushfires continue to threaten properties in Queensland with soaring temperatures expected, ensuring firefighters are on high alert.
Arson probe after blaze at gym with bikie links
A police chemist is investigating the cause of a blaze that badly damaged a gym with alleged bikie links in Melbourne's north.
Seven homes lost in northern NSW bushfire
A fire on the NSW mid-north coast that claimed the life of a man defending his property has also destroyed several other houses.
Residents return home after firefighters battle blaze
After firefighters spent days battling a central Queensland blaze, residents have finally been told they can return to their homes.
Residents flee their homes, house destroyed by fire
Bushfires in Queensland have continued to spread to properties, forcing residents to flee their homes.
Man dead as bushfire scorches NSW mid-north coast
The body of a man has been found at a property near Kempsey on the NSW mid-north coast, after a bushfire swept through the area.
Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain
Queensland remains under an extreme fire danger warning for a second day with emergency services tackling two blazes.
Residents return, extreme fire warning remains in Qld
Sweltering conditions in Queensland's central west have prompted extreme fire warnings from the weather bureau for consecutive days.