Firestorms threaten to widen path of disaster
Catastrophic conditions forecast for lethally dry tracts of NSW, Queensland and Perth’s suburban surrounds will intensify a deadly disaster.
Bushfires
Disaster status for faster insurance
The deadly bushfires raging across northern NSW have been declared a catastrophe by the Insurance Council of Australia.
Five hours fighting a wall of flame
Daniel Provost tears up when recalling the battle to tame the “wall of fire” that roared over his family’s home for five hours.
Monster blaze has 50km front
A monster bushfire on a 50km front is emergency services’ main concern in Queensland, having already destroyed 16 properties.
Tears as PM warns of darker days ahead
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised the incredible spirit of Australians during an emotional visit to fire-devastated communities in NSW.
Catastrophic fire warning for Sydney
Authorities have issued a catastrophic fire danger warning for Sydney and the Hunter on Tuesday.
Three dead in NSW bushfire ‘hell’
A grandmother defending her home and a man trapped in a car among those killed in nightmare weekend.
Lives, township razed by wall of flame
A remote forested community built around a hippie commune where two people died was like a ‘war’ zone, local tells.
Homes lost in bush blazes
At least two homes have been destroyed as firefighters struggle to contain out-of-control bushfires.
Elderly couple killed in fires
Hours before a bushfire engulfed her home in northern NSW, Gwen Hyde called a friend for advice.
Climate damage bill to rise
Australia needs to curb spending on cleaning up after disasters and more on preparing for them, insurers say.
Extreme the new normal
Queensland’s early-season bushfire emergency has forced firefighters to rethink what should be considered normal.
Water shortages an emergency
A radical approach is needed to address the water crisis.
Victoria ready for fire season
Victorian emergency services will use a record-high number of aircraft to combat the state’s upcoming bushfire season.
Alarmists ignore the facts
Last week’s bushfires had journalists rushing to share alarmist views. It’s easier than checking them.
Fight bushfires with common sense
Traditional practices of looking after the land have prevented bushfires in the past.
Town dry by December
At a cost of $800k a month, water will be trucked into burnt Stanthorpe as town runs dry.
PM pledges money for fire victims
Scott Morrison will hand out 13-week payments to people affected by bushfires in southeast Queensland and northern NSW.
PM heads for fire zone
Scott Morrison is traveling to meet with families hit by recent bushfires, as authorities fear blazes could spark up again.
Dry heat to fuel bushfire danger
Fire conditions in Queensland and NSW are expected to worsen as authorities prepare for another hellish week.
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