- NewsNadine Carroll
Volunteer firie recalls 'tornadoes of fire' that almost wiped out her family
As the firestorm hit the RFS volunteers took shelter in a shed, but when the door buckled from the flames the group appeared doomed. Firie Siobhan Threlfall shares her horrific story.
- NewsThe Conversation
The hidden victims of Australia's summer from hell
People were quick to do what they can to help koalas and kangaroos after the bushfires, but the plight of other creatures is less visible.
- NewsNadine Carroll
'We need toilet paper': How coronavirus panic-buying impacts joeys orphaned by bushfires
It's not just humans who need toilet paper, wildlife carers say animals still recovering from Australia's bushfires were suffering from the shortage.
- NewsBrooke Rolfe
'Intense rain': Australia's east coast to get 48-hour soaking
A trough will drench the east coast from the tip of Queensland to Tasmania over the next two days.
- NewsTom Flanagan
Australian summers now a month longer – and the trend is set to continue
Australia's hot summers are lasting weeks longer right across the country, with researchers saying things will only get worse.
- NewsMichael Dahlstrom
'War for public opinion': Vet furious as government announces duck hunt amid wildlife crisis
A vet has hit out at the Victorian government after they announced details of this year's duck season despite over a billion animals being killed by bushfires.
- NewsMichael Dahlstrom
'Animals are dying and starving': Call for charity to release more donations
WIRES has defended its handling of $60 million in donations after an open letter criticised the charity for only paying out $7 million to carers.
- NewsNadine Carroll
The tear-jerking symbol of respect to six firies who died in deadly bushfires
Two toddlers whose firefighter fathers died in the bushfires were seen sharing a teddy bear.
- NewsJosh Dutton
What caused this echidna's horrific bushfire injuries
The echidna, found east of Canberra, was 'quite traumatised' when he was brought in for care.
- NewsBrianne Tolj
Revealed: Disturbing truth about face masks for sale online
In the wake of Australia’s bushfires and fears over coronavirus, people have been warned about face masks that offer little or no protection.
- NewsYahoo News Staff
‘You know where I am’: Firie doubles down on expletive-laden ScoMo outburst
NSW RFS firefighter Paul Parker has hit out at the prime minister once again - and says he will “never” apologise.
- NewsJosh Dutton
Man's 'incredible' lottery windfall after bushfire tragedy
The NSW south coast resident saw neighbours lose their homes to bushfires and can't believe his luck has turned.
- NewsBrooke Rolfe
Celeste Barber's shirt sends powerful message to Scott Morrison
The crowd went wild in response to the comedian's jab at the prime minister.
- NewsTom Flanagan
RFS denies claims volunteer firie who told PM to 'get f***ed' was sacked
The NSW RFS volunteer firefighter was told his 'foul language' against Scott Morrison led to the decision, Paul Parker said.
- NewsNadine Carroll
'Breathtaking': Thousands attend star-studded mega concert for bushfire relief
More than 70,000 people attended the Fire Fight Australia concert on Sunday, paying tribute to fire fighters and communities devastated in the bushfires.
- NewsYahoo News Staff
Firie who told Scott Morrison to 'get f***ed' reveals the one perk since his outburst
Paul Parker, from Nelligen on the NSW south coast, took aim at the prime minister in a TV broadcast during the bushfire crisis.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
All bush and grass fires across NSW are now contained
While announcing the news, the NSW RFS described the season as traumatic and exhausting.
- NewsNadine Carroll
Heartwarming photo of firefighter celebrating 'most positive news'
Some of the blazes have been burning for months and this fire fighter's exalted face says it all.
- NewsTom Flanagan
Wife finds eerie text on husband's phone after tragic bushfire death
The wife of one of the firefighters killed during the deadly bushfire season has revealed a text she found on his phone following the tragedy.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
'Life-threatening' warning amid flash-floods and torrential rain - and it's not over yet
Some communities have been ordered to evacuate ahead of surging floodwaters forecast to peak at their highest level in decades.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Massive bushfire that burned for 74 days in NSW finally extinguished
The Currowan Fire destroyed a total of 312 homes and burned through almost 500,000 hectares.
- NewsYahoo News Staff
Wife of man who died battling bushfire reveals the twist of fate that saved her life
Renee Salway's world came crashing down when she received a phone call telling her a raging blaze at Cobargo had killed her husband and his father.
- NewsMichael Dahlstrom
Outrage as government resumes kangaroo harvest as bushfire rescues continue
Manfred Zabinskas and Animals Australia have criticised the Victorian government's decision.
- NewsMichael Dahlstrom
'Go back home': NZ vet turned away from helping fire-affected Aussie wildlife
A team consisting of rescuers, vet nurses and a vet headed into burnt Victorian bushland to help injured wildlife but were turned away by government officials.
- NewsBrianne Tolj
Bushfire-ravaged east coast set for drenching as 'monsoonal trough' lingers
A monsoonal trough hovering over NSW and Queensland is expected to bring a deluge of up to 200mm of rain to areas on the east coast.
