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Murder-accused mum's matter in court after house fire

Murder-accused mum's matter in court after house fire

More than a week after a horror house fire that killed three of her children, a mother-of-five charged with murder has had her matter heard in court.

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Regional communities were left without local fire brigades as volunteers downed tools in an apparent protest to an incoming levy.

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

A $2.1 billion emergency services levy has been altered after a state government buckled to widespread community backlash and crossbench demands.

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'Unimaginable': mum charged after her kids die in fire

'Unimaginable': mum charged after her kids die in fire

A community is reeling from an "unimaginable" tragedy after a mother was charged with murder following the deaths of three of her children in a house fire.

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Protesters have heaped fresh pressure on a state premier and treasurer to dump an expanded emergency services levy ahead of it being put to a final vote.

Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror

Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror

A tragic house fire has claimed the lives of three children, devastating a family and sending a "ripple effect" through a shellshocked community.

Mum in hospital with three children dead in house fire

Mum in hospital with three children dead in house fire

A horrific house fire has killed three children as their mother fights for her life in hospital while police investigate the blaze being treated as suspicious.

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Workplace safety charges filed over firefighter death

Workplace safety charges filed over firefighter death

Workplace safety charges filed over firefighter death

Workplace safety charges filed over firefighter death

A court case is due to start over a firefighter's death in hospital after being pulled from a large warehouse fire and her colleague's seriously injuries.

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

A murderer did not genuinely believe his victim was threatening his life before he carried out a terrifying fire attack, a Victorian Supreme Court justice says.

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

A man has pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to murdering another man by dousing him in petrol and setting him on fire.

Almost 150 dead after boat catches fire in DR Congo

Almost 150 dead after boat catches fire in DR Congo

Almost 150 dead after boat catches fire in DR Congo

Almost 150 dead after boat catches fire in DR Congo

A boat carrying as many as 500 passengers in Democratic Republic of Congo has caught fire, killing almost 150 people, the country's media report.

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.

Recycling firm, boss cop largest fine over toxic blaze

Recycling firm, boss cop largest fine over toxic blaze

Recycling firm, boss cop largest fine over toxic blaze

Recycling firm, boss cop largest fine over toxic blaze

An environment watchdog has secured its largest fine after a waste recycling company and its director were penalised for a toxic blaze that forced evacuations.

Residents rattled as 'lovely' mum dies in alleged arson

Residents rattled as 'lovely' mum dies in alleged arson

Residents rattled as 'lovely' mum dies in alleged arson

Residents rattled as 'lovely' mum dies in alleged arson

Shock and devastation has gripped teary neighbours after a man allegedly murdered his wife and set fire to the family home.

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Insurer profits boom to $6.1b after steep premium hikes

Insurance companies have collectively banked $6.1 billion in annual profit after raising premiums and facing fewer significant weather events.

Australian girl dies after fire in kids' cooking school

A blaze which broke out at a three-storey cooking school for children in Singapore has killed a 10-year-old Australian girl.

Clue in hunt for 'lowlife' arsonists over deadly attack

A tip-off to police and a new image of a person of interest could help investigators find those responsible for a firebombing that killed an innocent woman.

South Korea's worst wildfires are almost contained

The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost contained, authorities say, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crews.

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South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea's military is aiding firefighting efforts as deadly wildfires double in size, killing at least 27 and destroying historic sites.

Energy giant fined $170k over power station fire

Energy Australia is considering a decision to convict and fine it over a fire at Yallourn power station, after the company fought to be spared conviction.

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

At least 24 people have died, including a helicopter pilot, and thousands have fled their homes as dry winds whip up some of South Korea worst-ever wildfires.

Firefighters killed as South Korea battles wildfires

At least three firefighters have died as South Korea struggles to contain dozens of wildfires amid dry, windy conditions.

UK government orders probe into Heathrow shutdown

The UK government has ordered an investigation into the country's energy resilience after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day.

Heathrow reopens as airlines scramble after shutdown

London's Heathrow Airport is back in business a day after a fire knocked out power to Europe's busiest airport, throwing air travel into chaos worldwide.

Global flight turmoil as fire closes London's Heathrow

Qantas flights are among those disrupted worldwide by the closure of Britain's Heathrow Airport after a fire at a substation cut power to the international hub.

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