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A rain warning has been issued for Sydney

Heavy rain brings hope in Australia bushfire battle

Heavy rain has raised hopes for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months.

World • 07 Feb 20

The crew quickly got into their vehicles and left the scene, moments before the road was engulfed in flames

Close call for fire crew as road is engulfed in flames

An Australian fire crew had a close call when a wildfire suddenly spread across a road they were on in New South Wales.

News Lens • 29 Jan 20

A Numeralla Rural Fire truck near the scene of the crash

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

Rain is bucketing down in several areas across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland

Storms lash regions hit by Australian bushfires

Parts of Australia's east coast have been hit by severe storms as the country struggles to deal with raging bushfires.

World • 18 Jan 20

Bushfires have had a devastating impact on the koala population

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

Evacuees from Mallacoota, Victoria State, board the Royal Australian Navy MV Sycamore at sea

Renewed fire threat sparks exodus to Australian cities

Beleaguered Australian communities are braced for yet more catastrophic bushfire conditions tomorrow, as Australia's navy evacuated around 1,000 people from a southeastern town.

World • 03 Jan 20

The remains of a house destroyed by a bushfire is seen just outside Batemans Bay in New South Wales today

Seven-day state of emergency over Australia fires

Australia has authorised the forced evacuation of residents amid a mass exodus of tourists from fire-ravaged coastal communities, as the country braces for a weekend …

World • 02 Jan 20

A firefighting helicopter tackles a bushfire near Bairnsdale in Victoria's East Gippsland region

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

The Gospers Mountain mega fire, which burned nearly 1.1 million acres northwest of Sydney

Australia's NSW braces for catastrophic fire conditions

Firefighters in the Australian state of New South Wales are bracing for "catastrophic" fire conditions as temperatures well above 40C and strong winds were set …

World • 21 Dec 19

Australia has been dealing with an unprecedented bushfire crisis

Australian PM apologises for holiday during fire crisis

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cut short a Hawaii holiday following criticism for holidaying while his country deals with an unprecedented bushfire crisis.

Australia • 20 Dec 19

Some 100 fires have been burning for weeks in New South Wales

7-day state of emergency declared in Australia's NSW

Australian authorities have declared a seven-day state of emergency in New South Wales.

World • 19 Dec 19

Flames climb 70 metres as fires ravage New South Wales

Heatwave conditions and strong winds have fanned flames in Australia's Blue Mountains in New South Wales, with at least one home destroyed on Sunday.

Australia • 16 Dec 19

A firefighter works to contain a bushfire near Glen Innes

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

More than 100 fires were still burning across New South Wales and Queensland on Sunday

Australians warned worst wildfires are yet to come

Firefighters in eastern Australia have been assessing damage from ferocious wildfires that have devastated communities and are rushing to prepare for "bad, if not worse" …

World • 10 Nov 19

The fires are being fanned by strong winds, low humidity and high temperatures

Bushfires rage across eastern Australia

Australian firefighters warned they were in "uncharted territory" as they struggled to contain more than a dozen out-of-control bushfires across the east of the country.

World • 08 Nov 19

Swimming in the Rain: Warm welcome for showers in NSW

Farmers have been rejoicing after rain finally fell across New South Wales over the weekend, offering a much-needed reprieve from a drought that has ravaged …

News Lens • 05 Nov 19

Sergeant Daren Edwards brought the suspect to the ground

Cop fells suspect with rugby tackle in Australia

An Australian detective interrupted his own news conference to complete a textbook tackle of a man now charged with public nuisance and stalking offences, prompting …

World • 19 Jun 19

Some places in Australia have reached almost 50C in the current hot spell

Australian towns among hottest spots on Earth

Australian towns were among the hottest places on Earth this week as a severe heatwave hit the continent's southeast, with forecasters warning of more record-breaking …

World • 16 Jan 19

Philip Wilson remains an ordained bishop but has no official role

Former archbishop avoids jail over sex abuse cover-up

A former Australian archbishop convicted of concealing abuse by a notorious paedophile priest in the 1970s was confronted by enraged victims outside a courthouse after …

Australia • 14 Aug 18

The Sydney Morning Herald said the man had three-quarters of his thigh ripped off

Surfer survives shark attack in Australia

A surfer is recovering after reportedly having most of his thigh bitten off by a shark in Australia., with the quick actions of beachgoers credited …

News • 31 Mar 16

Spate of shark attacks have left one surfer dead and two injured

Australia rules out shark cull after attacks

Australia has ruled out culling great whites after a spate of attacks left one surfer dead and two seriously hurt.

News • 14 Aug 15

The fire near Lithgow, west of the Blue Mountains, will continue to burn for several days and that a number of communities in its path may be told to evacuate

State of Emergency declared in New South Wales

A state of emergency has been declared in New South Wales as bushfires burning west of Sydney threaten to worsen over the coming days.

News • 20 Oct 13

This aerial photograph shows the devastated town of Dunalley after bush fires swept through the area

Australia braced for 'catastrophic' heatwave

Australia is bracing for days of "catastrophic" fire and heatwave conditions after record temperatures, which began in Western Australia on 27 December, spread across the …

News • 07 Jan 13

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