A national parks firefighter has died after being struck by a tree in Bulahdelah, as NSW Premier Chris Minns warns of a dangerous start to the bushfire season following significant property losses.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster is declared in NSW after bushfires destroy at least 16 homes. Prime Minister Albanese warns of a 'difficult' summer as crews brace for strong winds.
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures sparking bushfires and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions.
Parts of Australia face severe heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 40C in New South Wales, while bushfires in Tasmania threaten properties. Follow the latest weather warnings and safety advice.
Tasmania's landmark £1.13bn AFL stadium is poised for approval in a critical parliamentary vote, paving the way for the state's historic entry into the national league. Read the full story.
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing in a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language has been preserved. Listen to this vital piece of cultural heritage.
After a 30-year labour of love, the Palawa people of Tasmania have resurrected their lost language, palawa kani. Today, children are born hearing its sounds for the first time in 150 years.
A rare three-metre giant oarfish, famed in Japanese folklore as a herald of disaster, was found on a Tasmanian beach. Scientists confirm there's no link to earthquakes.