Eleven hikers who ventured in to Croajingolong National Park for a wilderness walk on Sunday were met with pristine weather. They had no clue about the blazing bushfire that was set to rip through just hours later.
A convoy of cars will be escorted out of Cann River ahead of dangerous fire conditions in coming days. The town was cut-off due to blocked roads, power outages and looming fires yesterday.
A single father said his three sons were struggling to process the fact the family’s 22ha property, which operated three businesses, had been destroyed by raging bushfires.
A Sarsfield couple who lost everything when the East Gippsland bushfires tore through their town found a reason to celebrate overnight.
Only a chook pen and an outdoor stage were spared as fire rolled through Clifton Creek on Tuesday, destroying at least four homes and the local primary school.
Holiday-makers and residents that fled to the Mallacoota foreshore for safety say it felt like the “end of the world” as they were blanketed by an “apocalyptic” orange sky while fires ravaged around them.
Owners of the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie are begging for the public’s help following the devastating theft of three of their beloved goats, in what they claim was a “targeted” attack on their popular pets.
Despite Christmas being less than 24 hours ago, shoppers have spent big at Boxing Day sales across the country with many lining up at stores to be among the first through the doors.
Former premier Jeff Kennett has paid tribute to “generous and honourable” John Cain, after his political rival died at the age of 88. This is how the state Labor MP, who led Victoria from 1982 to 1990, changed Victoria.
Heading into the city during the festive season? Revellers are being urged to stay safe and plan their trip home ahead of time after a string of strange incidents in the CBD.
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