Bushfires

BushfiresSailors injured in US navy ship fire

17 US sailors and 4 civilians have been taken to hospital after a large fire broke out on board a US navy ship docked at San Diego.

Gabriella Borter

BushfiresEndangered native mouse survives bushfires

The endangered Smoky mouse has been discovered in the Kosciuszko National Park after it was feared to have been wiped out of the area by bushfire.

BushfiresChilders blaze pain runs deep 20 years on

It's been 20 years since Robert Long torched a backpackers hostel in the dead of night, killing 15. Now he wants Queensland authorities to free him.

Tracey Ferrier

BushfiresChilders blaze pain runs deep 20 years on

It's been 20 years since Robert Long torched a backpackers hostel in the dead of night, killing 15. Now he wants Queensland authorities to free him.

Tracey Ferrier

BushfiresTributes flow for family dead in Vic fire

A father and son killed in a holiday home fire in regional Victoria have been remembered in a funding campaign aimed to help the rest of their family recover.

Ulises Izquierdo

BushfiresFamilies of Vic fire victims share tribute

The families of three people killed in a house fire in regional Victoria have shared a tribute to their loved ones.

BushfiresTwo dead after Victorian house fire

Two people, including a child, are dead after a holiday house fire in regional Victoria also left a number of others injured.

Royal CommissionSummer bushfire’s death toll triples

The Black Summer bushfires were responsible for almost three times the fatalities recorded in the official death toll.

Sarah Ison

BushfiresRFS head promises Barber cash transparency

The $51.3 million raised by comedian Celeste Barber will be spent prudently and transparently, the NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner says.

Angelo Risso, Margaret Scheikowski and Ashlea Witoslawski

Vital fundsBushfire-hit towns get $650m for recovery

Bushfire-ravaged towns will receive $650 million as they work to recover from the devastating summer bushfires.

BushfiresMass evacuations as fire rages in Florida

Authorities say at least 13 homes have been destroyed in a Florida Panhandle blaze dubbed the Five Mile Swamp Fire.

Alert issuedResidents warned as smoke lingers over Perth

Residents have been warned to shut their doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners after a smoke alert was issued for Perth.

Watch and actBushfire threatens lives south of Perth

Emergency WA says lives and property are still at risk from a bushfire burning south of Perth since Monday.

‘Fire risk’No delay despite stoush in Stoneville

The planning authority has refused to delay its decision on the proposed Stoneville development until after the findings of the royal commission into bushfires.

Kim Macdonald

Farmer VolunteersVolunteers travel east to aid farmers

Boyup Brook’s Peter Chilwell has organised for volunteers to help with the clean-up and reconstruction of farms affected by the recent bushfires in New South Wales.

Tristan Wheeler

Motorists warnedSmoke alert after golf course blaze

A bushfire has broken out at the popular golf course in Churchlands this morning.

Controversial adDefence chief ‘discomfited’ by Libs’ bushfire advert

The Chief of Australia’s Defence Force says he was uneased by images of ADF personnel responding to bushfires being used for political advertisements by the Prime Minister.

Sarah Ison

BushfiresPremier hails Mogo's grit as zoo reopens

The zoo at Mogo has reopened its doors to the local community - a day before the public reopening - after bushfires swept through the area on New Year's Eve.

All goodStar pair clear air before bushfire clash

The pair will line up for Victoria against the All-Stars at Marvel Stadium and Greene revealed he had approached Bontempelli for a chat before Thursday’s training session.

Jason Phelan

‘Black Summer’Royal Commission confirmed after brutal bushfire season

The Morrison Government has confirmed a Royal Commission into Australia’s horrific bushfire season will be launched, with the Prime Minister saying “we need to learn” from this summer.

Sarah Ison

AnalysisAnalysis: Freo deserves credit, but why no Kelly, Gaff?

Fremantle deserve to be commended for their approach. Despite being battered by a torrid injury toll over the summer, the Dockers have sent their two best players to take part.

Braden Quartermaine

Teams namedDockers, Eagles recruited for bushfire fundraiser

West Coast and Fremantle will provide only two players each for next Friday’s bushfire fundraiser match between Victoria and the All Stars. SEE THE FULL TEAM LISTS.

Braden Quartermaine

Bushfire reliefMillions watch Fire Fight Australia stage spectacular

Fire Fight Australia gave more than 70,000 music fans their modern Live Aid moment with Queen and Adam Lambert performing Queen’s 1985 Live Aid set, and Grinspoon channelling Freddie Mercury.

Cameron Adams, Jonathon Moran and Kathy McCabe