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 Four overlooked Victorian beach towns that won’t break the bank

For those prepared to drive past Anglesea or the Mornington Peninsula, delightful seaside spots offer value for money.

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8 h. ago Kokkinakis was losing hope, but a tendon from a dead person might have saved his career

Seven years on from receiving “bad doctor’s advice”, and many setbacks later, Thanasi Kokkinakis is on the comeback trail again – after revolutionary surgery he hopes saves his career.

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16 h. ago Victoria Bushfires as it happened: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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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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18 h. ago Manhunt underway after man, 44, shot dead at Western Sydney home

Police are hunting for a man who shot a local dead inside his home in the early hours of the morning.

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19 h. ago Devastation as 130 buildings lost, crops razed and livestock lost

Fierce winds and hot weather have sparked more than 200 fires in every corner of the state, leaving a trail of destruction and dozens on towns on high alert.

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19 h. ago Devastation as 130 buildings destroyed, crops razed and livestock lost

Fierce winds and hot weather have sparked more than 200 fires in every corner of the state, leaving a trail of destruction and dozens on towns on high alert.

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19 h. ago In Ruffy and Longwood, locals return to devastation as tales of courage emerge

Ann and Jamie Laherty-Hunt returned to the fire-ravaged hamlet of Ruffy to find their dream home had been destroyed. But there were little wins in the ruins.

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19 h. ago Volunteer firefighter saves homes but loses his own in Victorian fires

The Longwood fire flattened homes in Alexandra, including that of frontline firefighters and volunteers.

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19 h. ago Firefighter commander loses his Harcourt home while fighting Victorian blaze

A local firefighter commander of 48 years, lost his own home while fighting a bushfire in his hometown.

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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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20 h. ago Bittersweet victory for fireys who saved Alexandra’s town centre but lost their homes

After 30 straight hours of constant firefighting, dozens of crews were forced to pull back to make a desperate last stand.

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20 h. ago Waller mare cruises home in $500k Lakes to break Australian drought

Premier trainer Chris Waller won the $500,000 Lakes again, this time with a drought-breaking effort from Chica Mojito.

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21 h. ago In pictures: Heartbreak and bravery on the front lines of Victoria’s bushfires

Victorians in fire-ravaged towns across the state are grappling with immense loss, as major bushfires continue to pose a threat.

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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 Victoria Bushfires LIVE: Dozens of fires rage as State of Disaster declared; missing family found and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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24 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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27 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 36 fires rage as State of Disaster declared; Family missing and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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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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