Residents in the town of Mirranatwa, which is about 270km west of Melbourne, were warned to leave as a bushfire in the Grampians ... on the weekend to assist Victorian crews to battle the fires ...

North Queensland has been hit by torrential rain for days, prompting road closures and many rescues, while a sweltering heatwave has breathed new life into existing bushfires in Victoria's west.

More than 500,000 lightning strikes were recorded across Victoria and its coastal waters over a 24-hour period from midday Sunday as bushfires forced western Victorian towns to evacuate.

The Victorian government has confirmed a reduction ... on standby for when they are called to help out in the event of a bushfire,” he said. “Having the tap turned off on all work without ...

Property losses are being reported across Victoria after fires sparked by dry lightning strikes on Sunday. Fire crews continue to battle blazes in the Little Desert National Park, Grampians ...

Concerns have been raised about how health services deal with fire threats, as a cool change offered fire crews a chance to ...

If you placed a map of the vast areas the Palisades bushfire alone has burnt over a map of Sydney, it would cover a vast stretch of the city – from Kirribilli on the lower north shore to Lakemba ...

Thirty four people have already died on Victorian roads in 2025, up more than 58 per cent than at the same time last year and 12 more fatalities than the five year average. Victorian Police ...

About 70,000 Victorian grade prep students have started their first year of school this week. Check back to see all the photos from primary schools across the state. And this year, about 70,000 ...

Extreme heat is expected to prevail across Victoria, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a top of 39C for Melbourne and a top of 34C tomorrow. Geelong and the Surf Coast will sweat it out ...