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The Swordcraft community in Bendigo, Australia, has come together to support a member who lost his home in bushfires, finding solace in their unique combat sport.

A report warns of a heightened risk of bushfires in parts of Victoria, NSW, and WA as summer ends, with elevated concerns extending into autumn.

After the Deep Creek bushfires, wildlife carers in South Australia are helping injured animals as they emerge from their refuges.

Researchers are exploring the role of succulents in protecting homes from bushfires, as demonstrated by a homeowner whose garden diverted an approaching blaze.

This summer in Australia has brought unprecedented heat and fire conditions, highlighting the ongoing climate crisis and its severe impacts.

A critical NASA satellite used for detecting bushfires in northern Australia is failing, leading to delays in fire detection and information dissemination.

Authorities in Victoria are issuing warnings for extreme fire danger due to heat and storm conditions affecting the region.

Halls Gap businesses are adapting to challenges posed by recent bushfires to revive local tourism.

Emergency resource sharing is becoming increasingly complex in Australia due to overlapping fire and flood seasons.

Community members and experts reflect on the lessons learned from the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria after 17 years.

High Country Rail Trail bridges in Victoria were destroyed by bushfires, erasing a significant part of local heritage.

Farmers and volunteer firefighters attribute decades of mismanagement by the DBCA to the extensive bushfires that recently affected southern Western Australia.

Communities in New South Wales continue to face recovery challenges from the devastating Black Summer bushfires six years ago.

A newly launched mobile health van in Murrindindi, Australia, quickly responds to bushfire emergencies offering essential health services.

Victoria is particularly susceptible to severe bushfires due to its unique mix of environmental conditions.

Extreme temperatures and bushfires in Victoria's north-west have uncovered six sites containing ancestral remains, prompting concerns from local Indigenous groups about preservation efforts.

Outreach workers in Victoria's Ballarat region hurried to notify homeless individuals about impending bushfires and extreme heat conditions.

Volunteers from the Country Fire Authority have raised concerns over aging equipment and insufficient support while fighting bushfires in Victoria, prompting discussions about the agency's funding and operational challenges.

Extensive bushfires in southeastern Australia have destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed thousands of livestock within a week, with the federal and Victoria state governments announcing financial assistance for those affected.

The number of structures destroyed in Victoria's bushfires has reached 350, with officials predicting further losses as damage assessments continue.

The chair of the Adelaide Festival board resigned amid a crisis surrounding the decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 writers’ week program, citing a need for refreshed leadership.

Severe bushfires have destroyed hundreds of buildings across southeastern Australia, resulting in one confirmed death and extreme temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in Victoria.

Tropical Storm Koji has impacted Queensland's northeast, causing power outages and the threat of flash flooding amid ongoing bushfires.

Australian authorities report that it will take firefighters weeks to control extensive bushfires that have destroyed dozens of buildings and burned hundreds of thousands of hectares of land in the southeastern state of Victoria.

Australian Prime Minister visits towns devastated by bushfires that destroyed over 300 structures and burned 350,000 hectares amid a state of disaster in Victoria.

A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria, Australia, due to severe bushfires exacerbated by temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

A severe heatwave is affecting south-eastern Australia, with Victoria facing catastrophic fire conditions reminiscent of the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20.

Victoria is preparing for catastrophic fire risks as residents in the Seymour disaster relief center reflect on past bushfires while Queensland remains on alert for a tropical cyclone.

Bushfires have erupted in Victoria amid warnings of catastrophic weather conditions, as the state faces a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 41°C.

A severe heatwave is projected to affect more than half of Australia, with temperatures expected to exceed 45°C, leading to extreme fire conditions.