Fire threat looms again over East Gippsland
East Gippsland residents and holiday-makers have been told to leave, ahead of another day of “very dangerous” fire conditions, with soaring temperatures and gusty winds.
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The devastated family of EastLink execution victim Paul Virgona has hit out at “hurtful” rumours surrounding his brutal death, making an emotional plea for justice. It comes as detectives unearthed a crucial clue in the cold-blooded shooting.
Foreign fireys bring relief ahead of elevated fire danger
Dozens of American and Canadian are relieving exhausted Victorian firefighters across the state, as towns in Victoria’s northeast brace for the fire threat to return as a “spike day” looms on Friday.
Widower’s emotional tribute to wife, son killed in truck tragedy
A devastated widower’s family was torn apart after losing his wife and son in a horrific truck crash. He’s penned a heart-wrenching tribute, telling the five-year-old to “take care of mummy”, and asking his wife to watch over them.
Brazen CBD attack on teenage girl
Police have identified a man they hoped to speak to after a teenage girl was assaulted in broad daylight in the CBD. The girl was allegedly attacked in Little Bourke St last year.
Corryong blaze 10km from merging into ‘mega-fire’
An out-of-control bushfire on the border is just 10km from merging into a NSW blaze to form a “mega-fire” covering half a million hectares. It comes as authorities say bushfires are inevitable in Melbourne’s northeast urban fringe this season.
Supply drops hit isolated towns before conditions turn
Eighteen Victorian towns still remain isolated and without power amid the bushfire crisis, and authorities are working tirelessly to deliver much-need food and water supplies before conditions turn dangerous once again.
Spike in ambo call-outs on horror haze day
Hundreds of people needed emergency relief after a thick smoke haze swamped Melbourne and surrounds yesterday, with a massive spike in ambulance call outs. And the haze is here to stay for a few days yet.
Premier says ‘leave now’ as State of Disaster declared
Grave fears are held for 17 people missing in East Gippsland while huge blazes in Victoria and NSW threaten to create a monster inferno. Premier Daniel Andrews has declared a State of Disaster as authorities urge those in high-risk fire areas “to leave now”.
Buchan family positive despite losing three properties
Two sets of parents and a couple had their Buchan properties wiped out by the fires, but they are considering themselves among the lucky ones as they escaped with their lives.
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