Traditional fire management strategies such as hazard reduction burns, logging, and the thinning of undergrowth have increased the flammability of forests, new research has found. Key points: The lead author of the report says fire management techniques need to be reconsidered The researchers say interfering with nature is increasing the risk of severe fires The RFS says the report does …
A volunteer firefighter has died after suffering a medical episode while working on a bushfire in northern New South Wales Saturday. Key points: The man was working on a fire burning in the Kyogle region Saturday The NSW RFS Commissioner and Emergency Services Minister have acknowledged the impact on the man's family, fellow RFS members and the local community The …
Giant hail, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is forecast to hit already flood-affected communities in southern and western New South Wales over the next three days and will continue into next week. Key points: The BOM and SES say intense storms are set to impact communities already reeling from flooding over the next few days The RFS has …
Locals say they will be forced to leave their border bubble to get supplies after the only butcher and supermarket in town burned down. Key points: The fire burnt out-of-control for over two hours Moree Plains mayor says locals would need to leave the border bubble for essential supplies The Northern Tablelands MP says a temporary store will be established …