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Investigation as child's body found after caravan fire

Investigation as child's body found after caravan fire

An investigation is under way after the body of a child was found following a caravan fire.

Home destroyed, emergency declared in fire-hit state

Home destroyed, emergency declared in fire-hit state

Home destroyed, emergency declared in fire-hit state

Home destroyed, emergency declared in fire-hit state

Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze that has destroyed a home and is threatening other properties as another emergency looms in a fire-hit state.

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Tesla stuffed with fireworks explodes in Las Vegas

Authorities are investigating a possible terrorism link after a Tesla truck filled with fireworks and fuel exploded outside Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel.

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Bushfire threat finally eases but warnings to last days

Bushfire threat finally eases but warnings to last days

An emergency alert has been downgraded for a bushfire that has had communities on edge but the blaze is expected to keep burning for days.

Financial help on its way as bushfires hit livelihoods

Financial help on its way as bushfires hit livelihoods

Farmers, tourism operators and others suffering income loss following a huge bushfire will be eligible for financial support.

Bushfire destroys homes as calmer conditions on horizon

Bushfire destroys homes as calmer conditions on horizon

Stable conditions and cooler weather are giving firefighters welcome relief as initial damage assessments reveal at least three homes have been lost to fire.

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

The threat of bushfires will linger in Victoria's already-scorched Grampians region even after hot and windy conditions move north.

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Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Total fire bans have been declared in two states over the Christmas break as emergency services prepare for the worst conditions since Black Summer.

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Millions of residents and travellers across the country are being warned to be on high alert as the risk of Christmas-week infernos intensifies.

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire

A heartbroken Western Australian family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who died in a house fire just days before Christmas.

Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires

Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires

Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires

Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires

Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.

Evacuations as fires rage in nation's east

Evacuations as fires rage in nation's east

Evacuations as fires rage in nation's east

Evacuations as fires rage in nation's east

Evacuation orders are in place for an out-of-control fire in Victoria as blazes and sweltering temperatures begin Australia's bushfire season.

'Take shelter': multiple emergency warnings for fires

'Take shelter': multiple emergency warnings for fires

'Take shelter': multiple emergency warnings for fires

'Take shelter': multiple emergency warnings for fires

Residents have been urged to leave immediately or take shelter as two out-of-control bushfires rage, creating dangerous conditions for firefighters.

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Temperatures are starting to ease after a blast of heat sent the mercury soaring past 45C in parts of Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.

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Into the void: how falsehoods thrive in times of crisis

Australians can help prevent social media falsehoods from spreading after incidents such as Melbourne’s synagogue firebombing, experts say.

PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful

Anthony Albanese has delivered an impassioned call for Australians to unite around common values and respect after two attacks on Jewish communities.

Push on for safe battery disposal after spate of fires

At a key meeting of Australia's environment ministers, one state pledged to demand battery suppliers take part in safe disposal of their dangerous products.

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.

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Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

A synagogue incident has been called a 'terrorist attack' by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made.

Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

A member of a Jewish community targeted in a firebomb attack says the damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue is a cause of great anguish.

Man, 66, charged after explosions at law offices

Police are yet to determine what motivated an arson attack on two legal offices, which they say were fortunate not to result in serious injuries.

Synagogue arson attack sparks manhunt, security plea

Australia's Jewish community has called for better security around its places of worship after two masked arsonists set fire to a major synagogue.

Worshippers escape 'devastating' synagogue attack

A congregant says the Jewish community has been "hit in the heart" after fire gutted one of Melbourne's largest synagogues within the space of an hour.

'Climate whiplash': threat rises of cascading disasters

Australians are being put on alert: our summers are becoming more erratic, with experts forecasting a season of heavy rain and warm weather - and bushfires.

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