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Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level
1 year ago

Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level

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A bushfire near Narrabri in north-west NSW has been upgraded to emergency warning level for the second time in 24 hours, with residents in the area of Bohena Creek told it is to late to leave. Key points: A bushfire in the Pilliga State Forest has burnt more than 64,000 hectares The Rural Fire Service says there are concerns for …

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Bushfire near Kempsey will take 'at least a week' to contain, as PM Anthony Albanese warns of 'difficult' summer
1 year, 2 months ago

Bushfire near Kempsey will take 'at least a week' to contain, as PM Anthony Albanese warns of 'difficult' summer

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The Prime Minister has paid his respects to a man who died protecting his home in Temagog during the Willi Willi Road fires, near Kempsey. Key points: The Willi Willi Road fire near Kempsey has burned through more than 23,000 hectares Hat Head Road has reopened for residents, with the RFS warning motorists to take caution Firefighters say conditions are …

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NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle
1 year, 2 months ago

NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle

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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 …

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Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures
1 year, 3 months ago

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures

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A burst of extreme heat has put authorities on high alert along large stretches of Australia's eastern coastlines, with firefighters working to contain blazes from Queensland to Tasmania. "It's September we're already experiencing four days in a row are temperatures above 30 degrees with high winds," he said. Fire crews are confident of containing a blaze north of Coles Bay …

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Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities
2 years, 2 months ago

Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities

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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 …

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Brisbane and South-East Queensland warned to prepare for floods and bushfires this summer
4 years, 2 months ago

Brisbane and South-East Queensland warned to prepare for floods and bushfires this summer

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Meteorology student and avid photographer Nicholas Thompson has been chasing storms — and "the perfect shot" — around South-East Queensland ever since he got his driver's licence five years ago. Planning for storms and floods Develop a plan with your household and practise it Research your area and assess "risk profile" of where you live, work and roads you would …

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