Australia bushfires affected three billion animals Nearly three billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia's unprecedented 2019-20 wildfires in "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", according to … World • 28 Jul 20
Australia's NSW state calls end to bushfire season New South Wales, the Australian state most severely affected by last summer's wildfires has marked the official close to its worst ever bushfire season, which … World • 31 Mar 20
Australian economic growth picks up but outlook cloudy Australia's economy expanded by more than expected in the last quarter, easing the risk of a recession. Business • 04 Mar 20
Australian senator says 'eco-terrorists' caused fires An Australian senator has called on the nation's spies to investigate whether "eco-terrorists" were responsible for the country's unprecedented bushfire crisis. World • 12 Feb 20
Three killed as firefighting plane crashes in Australia A Canadian-owned C-130 Hercules air tanker has crashed while fighting bushfires in Australia's alpine region, killing all three of its crew. Australia • 23 Jan 20
Australia's bushfires start to hit economy The peak summer holiday period should bring boatloads of cruise-ship passengers and other holiday makers to the Australian coastal town of Eden, with visitors thronging … Business • 10 Jan 20
Strong winds create Australian 'megablaze' Gale-force winds in Australia merged two enormous fires into a megablaze spanning an area bigger than Co Mayo, while tens of thousands rallied to again … World • 10 Jan 20
New bushfire warnings, evacuation notices in Australia Bushfires have flared in southern Australia as a heatwave which is expected to bring renewed adverse weather conditions has set in, and officials have warned … World • 09 Jan 20
Firefighter's daughter receives medal during funeral The toddler daughter of an Australian volunteer firefighter, who was killed last month while tackling a bushfire, received his service medal during his funeral in … World • 07 Jan 20
Australia uses break in weather to plan for next fires Australian officials used a respite today from fierce wildfires that have killed 25 people across the country's southeast to race to reopen blocked roads and … World • 06 Jan 20
Australia begins damage assessment amid fire respite Australian authorities have begun assessing the damage from massive bushfires that swept through two states yesterday, as cooler conditions provided a temporary respite from the … World • 05 Jan 20
Half of disease-free koalas feared dead in Australia At least half of Australia's only disease-free koala population, a key "insurance" for the species' future, is feared dead with more badly hurt after bushfires … World • 05 Jan 20
Australia bushfire evacuees arrive in Melbourne Over 1,000 residents and tourists who had been stranded on a beach by bushfires in southeastern Australia have landed near Melbourne after a 20-hour journey … World • 04 Jan 20
Morrison faces criticism over bushfire 'campaign ad' Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing renewed criticism after sharing bushfire-themed party campaign ads that opponents have condemned as "disgusting" and a respected defence … World • 04 Jan 20
Bushfires rage out of control in southeast Australia Bushfires are continuing to burn dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds that have firefighters battling to … World • 04 Jan 20
Relief supplies reach thousands stranded by bushfires Relief supplies began reaching thousands of people stranded in fire-ravaged Australian towns after deadly bushfires ripped through popular tourist spots and rural areas. World • 01 Jan 20
Australia scrambles to reach people trapped by fires Australia has launched a major operation to reach thousands of people stranded in seaside towns after deadly bushfires ripped through popular tourist areas on New … World • 31 Dec 19
Folau claims fires 'God's judgement' for gay marriage Sacked Australian rugby player Israel Folau has sparked outrage by suggesting destructive bushfires and drought ravaging Australia were "God's judgement" for the legalisation of same-sex … World • 18 Nov 19
Australia readies for 'catastrophic' bushfires Thousands of firefighters have fanned out across eastern Australia as gale-force winds, scorching temperatures and tinder-dry bushland brought "catastrophic" fire conditions. World • 12 Nov 19
Thousands evacuated as Australian bushfires rage Thousands of people were being evacuated from their homes in northeast Australia today, as bushfires raged across Queensland state amid a scorching heatwave. World • 28 Nov 18
