4 h. ago Fresh warnings for Otways blaze as statewide total fire ban extended

Massive fire fronts in central Victoria and the state’s north-east remain a key concern, while emergency warnings have been issued for more towns off the Great Ocean Road.

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8 h. ago Confidential advice undercooked climate change to Howard government

Cabinet briefings in 2005 warned of climate change, but did not anticipate the scale and severity of the impacts now playing out.

Politics

17 h. ago Sydney weather as it happened: Observatory Hill reaches 42.2 degrees amid extreme heatwave; firefighters battle flare

The bureau has issued an alert for damaging winds along the Sydney coastline as a southerly buster arrives to provide relief after temperatures soared above 40 degrees.

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19 h. ago Heavier smoke to blanket the state amid air quality warnings

Hospitals have reported a rise in presentations from people with asthma-like symptoms, as the bushfire crisis spreads heavier smoke across Victoria.

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20 h. ago Sydney weather LIVE: Observatory Hill reaches 42.2 degrees amid extreme heatwave; firefighters battle flare

Much of the state is braced for extreme or severe heatwave temperatures. Hot, dry, windy conditions have led to an extreme fire danger for Greater Sydney region and much of the south-east.

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23 h. ago Wind, smoke, ash: What this weekend’s weather will bring to Melbourne

The smell of smoke is drifting down to Melbourne, as residents report ash falling into their homes. But weather experts warn the air quality will only deteriorate as smoke settles in across the state on Sunday.

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24 h. ago The stench that overwhelmed Sydney airport’s air traffic control tower

As the gateway heaved during a busy holiday period, air traffic controllers were facing an unusually fetid issue – the raw smell of sewage.

Transport

29 h. ago Sydney weather LIVE: BoM issues extreme heatwave warning, temperature to hit 43 degrees

Much of the state is braced for extreme or severe heatwave temperatures. Hot, dry, windy conditions have led to an extreme fire danger for Greater Sydney region and much of the south-east.

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39 h. ago Victoria bushfires as it happened: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Yea, Marysville and Harcourt; widespread power outages amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer.

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40 h. ago ‘I thought the worst had happened’: WA mum’s pool nightmare sparks summer warning

New data reveals the number of children treated for injuries at Perth Children’s Hospital’s emergency department last month, with one family’s story serving as a warning to others.

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42 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Yea, Marysville and Harcourt; widespread power outages amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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42 h. ago ‘It’s going to be a long night’: As fire roars towards Yea, some dig in for battle

Thick, grey smoke is blanketing the town of Yea, and most residents have left. But some are staying to protect their homes and animals.

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43 h. ago Dread memories of bushfires past stirred by new smoke and flame

A scorching day recalled catastrophes of the past. Could this be a new Black Friday? Emergency warnings playing on painful memories may help avoid utter disaster.

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45 h. ago Fears blaze will jump Victorian border as fire bans declared across NSW

Extreme heat and wind are expected to sweep into NSW and the ACT on Saturday, with warnings a large bushfire burning south of the Murray River could blow across the border.

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46 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Yea and Skipton; widespread power outages amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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46 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Skipton and Yea; Catastrophic fire danger in place amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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47 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys school and homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Bonnie Doon, Alexandra, Eildon; Catastrophic fire danger in place amid heatwave temperatures

Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.

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63 h. ago As it happened: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow significantly on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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63 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

66 h. ago ‘There’s no chance of controlling this fire’: Home destroyed as catastrophic conditions loom

Emergency warnings have been issued for towns east of Seymour and for a bushfire burning east of Wodonga in the state’s far north-east.

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