Emergency services
The fiery training centre where CFA volunteers are put through the wringer
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a firefighter? An Age reporter geared up and faced the flames to find out.
- Benjamin Preiss
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‘Critical, overdue’: Police to get on-the-spot protection powers for DV victims
Queensland police are set to be given new powers to target domestic violence offenders and help ease pressure on the overstretched force.
- Courtney Kruk
Car-sized boulders no match for lava as officials race to evacuate fishing village
Residents of a mostly abandoned village in Iceland refused to leave their homes even as molten rock broke through barriers set up to protect them.
- Bronte Gossling
Europeans have been urged to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit. Do Australians need to?
With climate, cyber and geopolitical emergencies on the rise, an EU commission has called for citizens to be ready for anything.
- Bronte Gossling
‘He’s dying’: Distressed comedy fans say show continued after man’s collapse
Shocked audience members have described how the show went on while a man died during the opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
- Cassandra Morgan
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- Bushfires
Bushfire warning for Woodvale downgraded, but residents told to stay updated
DFES have downgraded a bushfire warning for Perth’s northern suburbs – but residents have been told to stay updated in case conditions change.
‘Very frightening’: Man dead after ‘targeted’ home invasion
A man has died from head injuries sustained after two men broke into his Sydney home early on Saturday morning.
- Penry Buckley
‘Second-best solution’: Two security guards to bolster city’s safety patrols
Melbourne City Council has begun a trial of two security guards accompanying their officers enforcing anti-begging, drinking and drug-taking laws.
- Adam Carey
Angela was the only woman at rescue training. Here’s how she changed that
When Angela Lane joined the SES, she thought she was signing up to serve roadside revival tea and coffee.
- Daniella White
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- Police
‘Tragic accident’: Sydney fisher tangled in line and dragged into ocean after hooking shark
The search continues for Paul Barning, who was pulled overboard while taking part in a game-fishing competition off the coast of Newcastle on Sunday.
- Riley Walter, Kayla Olaya and Nick Newling
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