’Abusive’ man defies total fire ban alert
CFA members were allegedly abused when they tried to put out a fire lit by a man in Gippsland on Friday. The man is one of four being investigated for lighting fires over the past week.
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How a mum’s love protected her joey from fires
Millions of wild animals have died in the horrifying bushfire crisis that has devastated East Gippsland but little Tippy the koala and her eight-month-old joey, Jellybean, are among the few lucky ones.
‘We’ll stay, we’ll fight’: Omeo prepares for another fire threat
For the second time in a week Omeo has come under threat, and while residents are weary — they are ready to “fight like hell” for their historic town.
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.
Family’s heartbreak over EastLink execution rumours
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.
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