Victorian bushfires
Scores of people have died in Australia's worst ever bushfire disaster. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed.
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SA braces for catastrophic bushfire day
South Australia is on alert, with catastrophic bushfire conditions forecast for the first time.
November 18, 2009, 2:32 am -
SA faces 'catastrophic' fire danger
South Australia is bracing for catastrophic bushfire conditions, with extreme temperatures forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.
November 17, 2009, 9:43 pm -
Firebreaks to protect water catchments
More than 500km of firebreaks are being carved around Victorian water catchments to safeguard drinking supplies this summer.
November 17, 2009, 5:48 pm -
Water catchment fire breaks ready soon
The State Government expects works to be completed by the end of the year to protect Victoria's water catchments from bushfires.
November 17, 2009, 3:15 pm -
Crews fight southeast Qld bushfire
A water-bombing helicopter is being sent to help 15 fire crews fighting a large bushfire in southeast Queensland.
November 17, 2009, 3:02 pm -
Firies save homes from Gympie bushfire
Queensland firefighters have saved several homes that were under threat from a large grass fire burning throughout the Gympie region.
November 16, 2009, 9:31 pm -
McGorry wins Vic Australian of the Year
A professor who has helped improve the lives of young people suffering from mental illness has been named Victoria's Australian of the Year for 2010.
November 16, 2009, 8:58 pm -
More bans expected after two NSW blazes
NSW residents have been told to brace for more total fire bans as bushfires on Monday threatened property in Sydney's southwest and in the state's interior.
November 16, 2009, 8:15 pm -
Commission examines Kilmore fire
The Bushfires Royal Commission will this week examine the cause of the Kilmore blaze that killed more than 100 people on Black Saturday.
November 16, 2009, 11:09 am -
Total fire ban declared for much of NSW
A total fire ban has been declared for much of NSW as the state prepares itself for temperatures of up to 40C on Monday.
November 16, 2009, 6:33 am -
Firey queried over bushfire back at work
A Country Fire Authority (CFA) captain questioned by police over a deadly, deliberately lit Black Saturday fire is returning to firefighting duty.
November 16, 2009, 5:53 am -
Victoria on alert as temperatures soar
Fire crews are on standby across Victoria as a severe fire danger rating comes into effect in the north-west of the state.
November 14, 2009, 10:57 pm -
Fire crews warn of Black Saturday repeat
There is no reason why another bushfire, similar to February's Black Saturday tragedy, could not affect states and territories this summer, firefighters warn.
November 14, 2009, 8:38 pm -
Victorian heatwave raises fire risk
A severe fire danger rating will be in effect in northwestern Victoria on the weekend as a heatwave enters its sixth day.
November 13, 2009, 6:48 pm -
Campers flee bushfire in national park
A large bushfire on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has forced the evacuation of campers and blanketed Brisbane with smoke.
November 13, 2009, 6:42 pm -
Thieves target Black Saturday survivors
A couple who lost their home in the February 7 Victorian bushfires have suffered another blow when their borrowed mobile home was burgled.
November 13, 2009, 3:55 pm -
Clubs vow to help disaster victims
Hundreds of clubs across Queensland will provide accommodation for people rendered homeless in the event of a natural disaster.
November 13, 2009, 2:32 am -
Fire danger warning issued for Victoria
Victoria is heading into a weekend of high fire danger with the mercury tipped to pass 40 degrees celsius in the state's northwest.
November 12, 2009, 7:00 pm -
Addicted to helping bushfire victims
Kilmore East farmer Kevin Butler believes in the power of volunteers in Australia.
November 12, 2009, 3:04 pm
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