Smoke from fires in Victoria and Tasmania visible from space
Lightning strikes across southeastern Australia last week and early this week have ignited fires in several states.
Disaster experts call for more funding for new technologies to fight future fires in Australia
With wildfires raging across Los Angeles, focus is turning to how new technologies, including AI, can aid our response to future disasters,. But there are concerns Australia isn't ready to combat ...
Former ‘Kiddy Kapers’ TV star died when California wildfires ripped through Malibu estate, mother says
A former child star from Australia died when the Los Angeles wildfires ripped through his family’s Malibu estate in California earlier this week, according to his mother.
Western Australia to see temperatures soar towards 50C as severe heatwave conditions and high fire danger threaten much of state
Temperatures in one state are set to push towards 50C this week, with severe heatwave conditions to remain in place until ...
LA is on fire. How will Australia cope when bushfires hit Sydney, Melbourne or another major city?
We knew this would happen eventually. We have moved from possible futures to these things now happening. The deferment has ended.
Fast-moving fires torch national parks in southeast Australia
Firefighters were desperately trying to stop a cluster of fast-moving blazes in southeast Australia on Tuesday, as thousands ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation28d
Experts urge Australia to act now to better prepare for disasters in wake of California fires
LA fires live updates: Follow our blog for the latest ... Mr Mullins said that experience was being mirrored in Australia. "In New South Wales the legislation says the bushfire danger period ...
CNN12d
Australia is grappling with a rise in antisemitic attacks. Police are investigating links to paid criminals
Many among Australia’s 117,000-strong Jewish population are anxious ... Her place was allegedly set on fire just three days later by two other suspects. Lewis believes the attacks were orchestrated by ...