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School-lift tragedy sparks multiple investigations

School-lift tragedy sparks multiple investigations

A second state authority will probe how a young student with a disability became trapped under a lift at his northern Sydney school.

Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought

Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought

Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought

Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought

Bushfires sparked by dry lighting strikes have burnt through more than 35,000 hectares near the NSW-Queensland border, leaving farmers in dire straits.

Homes, livestock destroyed after 'dreadful' fire in NSW

Homes, livestock destroyed after 'dreadful' fire in NSW

Homes, livestock destroyed after 'dreadful' fire in NSW

Homes, livestock destroyed after 'dreadful' fire in NSW

Large amounts of land and livestock has been lost and some homes destroyed by multiple bushfires around the historic NSW township of Tenterfield.

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School shuts indefinitely after boy's tragic lift death

School shuts indefinitely after boy's tragic lift death

The death of a 10-year-old child found under a lift at a Sydney special school is under police investigation.

Search postponed for man killed by shark off SA coast

Search postponed for man killed by shark off SA coast

No trace has been found of man who was likely attacked and killed by a 4.2 metre great white shark while surfing off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Town saved but bushfire heartache continues for others

Town saved but bushfire heartache continues for others

Firefighting crews are still battling a ferocious blaze on the Western Downs after quick thinking saved a border town amid extreme conditions.

Explosives, homes under threat as fire rages in NSW

Explosives, homes under threat as fire rages in NSW

A town of 4000 residents has become the epicentre of NSW's firefighting efforts after seven blazes ignited to its north, west and south.

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Surfer dies after shark attack off SA coast

Surfer dies after shark attack off SA coast

Surfer dies after shark attack off SA coast

Surfer dies after shark attack off SA coast

Police believe a surfer has died after he was bitten by a shark off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

A review of the response by insurers into the widespread and catastrophic flooding on the nation's east coast has found multiple weaknesses in the industry.

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Queensland firefighters are bracing for a day of high temperatures and strong winds as a fierce blaze continues to burn west of Brisbane.

Recovery of couple killed in plane crash postponed

Recovery of couple killed in plane crash postponed

Recovery of couple killed in plane crash postponed

Recovery of couple killed in plane crash postponed

Strong winds have postponed the recovery of a couple in their 70s who were killed in a light plane crash in mountainous terrain in north Queensland.

Plane crashes into mountain, killing two grandparents

Plane crashes into mountain, killing two grandparents

Plane crashes into mountain, killing two grandparents

Plane crashes into mountain, killing two grandparents

A couple in their 70s have died when their light plane slammed into a mountain in a remote region in north Queensland.

'Light of my life': Bob Carr's wife dies in his arms

'Light of my life': Bob Carr's wife dies in his arms

'Light of my life': Bob Carr's wife dies in his arms

'Light of my life': Bob Carr's wife dies in his arms

Former NSW premier Bob Carr says his wife lost consciousness in his arms as a result of a brain aneurism and has been declared officially dead at age 77.

Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire

Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire

Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire

Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire

A vigil has been held to honour three young siblings killed in a shed fire in Victoria and show support for their distraught family.

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Interstate, NZ help for weary Queensland firefighters

Firefighters are set to receive reinforcements from interstate and potentially New Zealand as they continue to battle fires in southern Queensland.

Firefighters hopeful of containing deadly blaze

A fire that has claimed a life and destroyed homes may finally be brought under control after the erratic blaze burned more than 11,000 hectares over four days.

Lightning sparks major blazes across northern NSW

More than 1000 personnel have been deployed as NSW tackles bushfires across the state's north with lightning strikes igniting further blazes.

Community reeling as fire claims life, destroys homes

A body has been found in southern Queensland where a ferocious bushfire described as a "wild beast" has destroyed homes and caused about 350 people to flee.

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Fire-generated thunderstorm, erratic winds fuels blaze

Several large blazes are burning in NSW as hot, blustery conditions lead to extreme fire warnings for the state's north.

'Heroic' boy dies after trying to save siblings in fire

A third child has died after trying in vain to protect his two young siblings in a shed fire, while his six-year-old sister remains in a critical condition.

Years-long battle for children's crash memorial over

Three years after three siblings and their cousin were ploughed down by a speeding, drunk-driver, a golf club has approved plans for a private memorial.

Arson investigated as bushfire burns in Kings Park

Perth residents have been warned to close their doors and windows as firefighters battle a blaze in Kings Park, with the arson squad investigating.

Seven killed in Louisiana car crashes due to 'superfog'

A dense “superfog” in Louisiana has caused a multi-car pileup and dozens of other crashes that killed seven people and injured 25 others.

Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

A temporary emergency mobile network will be set up to keep Australians connected during natural disasters but challenges stand in the system's way.

Residents told to take cover as heat, wind flare fires

Firefighters have gained the upper hand over a fire in the NSW Upper Hunter but continue to battle blazes across the state amid hot and windy conditions.

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