PM hit in bushfires backlash
EXCLUSIVE | Scott Morrison’s approval ratings have tumbled as the Coalition falls behind Labor.
Bushfires
Farmer recalls when fuel load was managed
As John McVean, 77, surveyed the devastation at his farmland in Victoria he yearned for the days when bushmen maintained the land.
RFS chief living the pain felt by so many
Months of devastating bushfires has taken a toll on NSW’s fire chief Shane Fitzsimmons.
$50m pledge to protect wildlife
The federal government will pledge an initial $50 million to protect native animals in bushfire-affected areas.
PM flags new powers to tackle disasters
Scott Morrison has flagged the creation of emergency powers to allow the federal government to respond more proactively when disasters strike.
Kangaroo Island damage report due
A detailed report into fire damage on Kangaroo Island will be released on Monday.
Brumbies scour scorched plains
In Kosciuszko National Park, brumbies are searching for green shoots in the blackened earth.
Firefight veteran ‘kindest of souls’
The veteran firefighter killed containing a blaze in East Gippsland was an expert mentor on the fireground.
Emissions to be reduced ‘without risking jobs’
PM says Australia may not need to use Kyoto carry-over credits to meet 2030 emissions reduction target, acknowledges missteps in bushfire response.
Bushfire toll mounts
Victoria mourns fourth fire-related fatality as Kangaroo Island’s livestock losses reach tens of thousands, while destroyed NSW homes top 2100.
What they don’t tell you after a fire
It began with a phone call. ‘You need to come home. There’s been a fire. Me and Ralph are out, but it’s not good.’
Appeal to Trump over US travel warning
Queensland premier asks president to reconsider advice to US tourists to avoid Australia because of bushfires, poor air quality.
Business as usual doesn’t cut it
The toll as our nation burns is simply incomprehensible: change must happen.
More science, less politics in bushfires response
Australians must recognise there are several factors contributing to this year’s bushfire season … and scapegoating leaders won’t stop the blazes, much less cool the planet.
How can we count the cost?
Perhaps the biggest economic risk of the fires is that a rattled government launches ineffective policies.
PM’s troubles all of his own making
He hasn’t performed well, but Morrison has time to show better leadership, more empathy.
Inquiry should include climate
Practical action remains the priority.
Bushfire crisis a $5bn blow to economy
The national bushfire crisis has triggered $1bn in insurance claims and is predicted to deliver a hit to the economy of more than $5bn.
No place to run, nowhere to hide
When the flames ripped across Kangaroo Island, killing two people and razing everything in their path, there was no place to run, nowhere to hide.
‘Get out now’: wild winds swell risk
Residents in the line of out-of-control bushfires in Victoria’s alpine region were evacuated on Friday before a potentially dangerous wind change.
Arsonist study key to stopping acts
More than 10 per cent of bushfires in Australia have been deliberately lit by arsonists, according to conservative estimates.
Americans tune in to our tragedy
More than 40 members of the US congress have written a letter of support in response to Australia’s bushfire crisis.
‘Life was good, then it was taken from us’
Beekeeper, Karl Zeigler, 92, stood frozen to the spot, his blue eyes wide with horror as angry flames devoured his home of 50 years.
$1m bid wins Warney’s cap
Commonwealth Bank chief Matt Comyn has dropped more than $1m to buy Shane Warne’s Baggy Green for bushfire relief.
$50m fire fund in limbo
Urgent negotiations are under way to help ensure almost $50m of donations raised by comedian Celeste Barber go to firefighters.
Communities ‘will never be same’
Despite residents’ intentions to rebuild, many will be forced to relocate.
How rich donate is changing
Press conferences. Pledges on Twitter and Instagram. Silent donations are a thing of the past.
Premier blasts climate protest ‘for diverting resources’
As thousands gather across the country while police resources are spread thin, the Victorian Premier has hit out.
‘These threads are laced with legends!’
Golden Globe-winning actress delighted to contribute to bushfire relief efforts by auctioning off stunning Ralph & Russo suit.
Loss of form shows PM’s only human
The bushfires have revealed something new — a chink in Scott Morrison’s armour.
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