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Aussie bush fires: Kmart mums' 'rude' ScoMo prank goes viral

Kmart mums' groups in Australia have taken a creative approach to protesting their PM.

'It's a hell-scape': Kiwi uni student fights Aussie bush fires on summer job

Forestry student Fergus Simpson had never previously fought fires and is now on shift.

Chris Hemsworth announces million-dollar bush fire donation

'Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated.'

'Forever fires': How the Australia bush fires compare to other disasters

The bush fires sweeping the country have shocked Aussies in their size and ferociousness.

Australia's bush fires: Nearly 200 people charged with fire offences

Residents would have to be from "Mars in a bubble" not to realise how dangerous it was.

Four children each awarded $1.25m of dead dad's lotto winnings

Four children went to court to claim some of their estranged dad's Lotto win.

Spared by 'wind of God': Family's thanks after escape from Mallacoota

Hundreds had taken shelter inside a cinema with the fires closing in. But they were saved.

Kylie's $15m tourism ad pulled amid bush fire crisis

Tourism Australia has pulled its new TV advert amid the worsening bush fire crisis.

Massive Cold Chisel concert cancelled due to bush fires

A Cold Chisel concert has been cancelled just hours before it was due to start today.

Air NZ donates $100K to help Aussie families

Air New Zealand is lending support to Australia.

As fires rage, Australia sees its leader as missing in action

New York Times: Country venting frustration with PM over nonchalant response to disaster.

Nicole Kidman's personal tragedy in Aussie bushfire crisis

Nicole Kidman was visibly upset about the disaster at a Golden Globes event.

Diver dies after shark attack at Cull Island, Western Australia

Shark sighted in the area earlier in the day before fatal attack.

Live: Fears three Oz bushfires to merge into 'mega-blaze'

Residents in the line of fire are still choosing to stay despite the threat.

Auckland's 'apocalyptic' orange skies clear as bush fire smoke blows away from NZ

Auckland and Northland were plunged into gloom as the haze hit the North Island.

Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos'

Devastating wildfires have undone decades of careful conservation work on Kangaroo Island.

'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks

After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.

'Looks like lava': Incredible image of fire on hillside

'Balmattum Hill is really glowing tonight.'