Exactly 22 years ago, a wildfire became a devastating urban fire in the Australian capital. On Jan. 18, 2003, what began as a bushfire — as they are known in Australia — started by a lightning ...

As a result of changes in the manufacturing process, recent production of the synthetic fire opal marketed as “Mexifire” exhibits some new properties. While the earlier material could be identified on ...

Victoria and parts of South Australia have been placed under a total fire ban after Boxing Day’s high temperatures and strong winds created the perfect storm for extreme bushfire conditions.

Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...

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For all weather information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology web page at www.bom.gov.au. For information on Total Fire Bans and how to prepare for fires visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au. Note: On occasion ...

Surrounded by the ruby-red moonscape of outback South Australia is a town locals consider ... the authority works with the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association, which advocates for ...

Authorities work to eradicate the tomato brown rugose fruit virus, which has already had devastating impacts on South Australian growers. Luke Plapp is primed to target overall honours at the Tour ...

Fire co-captain Woods says the inclusion of the 29-year-old forward will be crucial for her third-placed team which boasts a ...

Channel 7 has partnered with TEG Dainty and TEG Live to broadcast the sold-out Fire Fight Australia concert live on television and online. More than 70,000 tickets to the event sold out in less than ...

SYDNEY-Australia’s south-east sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Jan 5, elevating bushfire risk and prompting the authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. At least four fires are still burning in the state of Victoria as weather conditions in Australia are ...