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Scores of people have died in Australia's worst ever bushfire disaster. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed.

Climate report alarmist, Stoner says
Most people would consider a report warning about the devastating effects of climate change as alarmist, acting NSW Premier Andrew Stoner says. May 14, 2012, 4:10 pm
Heatwaves, bushfires predicted to hammer NSW
The Climate Commission has released a report predicting record heatwaves, bushfires and rising sea levels in New South Wales because of climate change. May 14, 2012, 5:20 pm
CFA sirens to be used to signal fire, floods
The State Government has announced changes to how the state's fire sirens will be used during emergencies. May 11, 2012, 1:05 pm
Bushfire appeal dismissal 'significant'
Lawyers for the victims of the Black Saturday bushfires at Horsham, in south-west Victoria, have welcomed the Court of Appeal's decision to reject a legal challenge from Powercor. May 10, 2012, 11:49 am
Court dismisses appeal over Horsham bushfire
The Victorian Court of Appeal has dismissed Powercor's challenge against a judgment made over the Black Saturday bushfire class action at Horsham. May 9, 2012, 12:55 pm
Uriarra placed on the map
Uriarra Village to the west of Canberra is now officially a suburb of the ACT. May 1, 2012, 8:37 am
'Perfect' conditions increase bushfire threat
Bushfires NT is predicting an above average number of wildfires this dry season. April 30, 2012, 5:12 pm
Counselling money runs out for bushfire survivors
A youth worker at Kinglake, the area worst hit by the Black Saturday bushfires, fears for the welfare of local teenagers as funding for counselling draws to an end. April 30, 2012, 10:27 am
New weather radar to benefit forecasters
Tasmania's fire service says it will better be able to warn communities of approaching bushfires thanks to a new weather radar that can detect wind changes. April 29, 2012, 9:14 pm
Australian jailed for bushfire that killed 10
MELBOURNE (AFP) - A former volunteer firefighter who started a blaze that killed 10 people and destroyed more than 150 homes on the day of Australia's "Black Saturday" bushfires was Friday jailed for at least 14 years. April 27, 2012, 6:53 pm
Black Saturday arsonist jailed for almost 18 years
A former Victorian Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteer has been sentenced to 17 years and nine months in jail for killing 10 people by deliberately lighting a bushfire on Black Saturday. April 27, 2012, 5:36 pm
Vic govt begins Black Saturday action
The Victorian government has taken legal action against an electricity supplier over damage from the Black Saturday bushfires. April 16, 2012, 9:10 pm
Australian mum completes 660km outback run
SYDNEY (AFP) - A 51-year-old mother said Wednesday she felt "fantastic" but tired after becoming the first woman to run across Australia's Simpson Desert, enduring searing temperatures on the 660 kilometre journey. April 11, 2012, 8:58 pm
Australian mum, 51, completes outback marathon
SYDNEY, April 11, 2012 (AFP) - - A 51-year-old mother said Wednesday she felt "fantastic" but tired after becoming the first woman to run across Australia's Simpson Desert, enduring searing temperatures on the 660 kilometre journey. April 11, 2012, 2:12 pm
High dollar, carbon tax to hit cattlemen
Australia's cattle producers risk becoming uncompetitive due to factors including the high dollar, slaughter costs and the carbon tax, a forum has heard. March 30, 2012, 5:29 pm
Vic parks action risks lives: Ryan
Parks Victoria staff are refusing to undertake fuel-reduction burns because of an industrial dispute. March 30, 2012, 1:03 pm
Grand Designs homes dealing with climate
Almost half the homes on the new series of Grand Designs Australia are the direct result of a natural disaster. March 30, 2012, 10:23 am
Global warming linked to extreme weather
Climate change experts say a new UN report shows deadly extreme weather events will increase unless nations tackle global warming. March 29, 2012, 5:10 pm
Quake recovery will take time: expert
A day before Christchurch earthquake's first anniversay, an Australian Red Cross expert says people should be prepared for an emotional day. February 21, 2012, 6:27 am

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