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Cool change ends misery at gates of Hell
A cool southwesterly change is moving across Victoria, reducing the catastrophic fire risk that has forced people from homes and campsites.
Melbourne cooling after hottest night in 100 years
Australia is cooling down after another day of deadly heat with temperatures in three states soaring into the 40s, including record highs in Melbourne.
More fire bans likely as drought fears rise
A long spell of dry weather is likely to lead to more fire bans being put in place.
Melbourne braces for a scorcher
Victoria has declared a Code Red fire warning in the Wimmera region today, ahead of an expected scorcher.
Firefighters still at St Lukes blaze
Firefighters were this evening still dampening down hotspots after a major fire at an Auckland lighting firm opposite St Lukes shopping Mall.
Fire extinguished at St Lukes office
The blaze broke out at 10.45am at Modus Architectural Lighting in Wagener Place, across the road from St Lukes Mall.
Massage parlour goes up in flames
Firefighters battled a blaze at a massage parlour in central Auckland this afternoon.
Highest fire risk in 20 years prompts Northland patrols
Northland's high fire risk has prompted a fire boss to send patrols out to prosecute anyone caught ignoring widespread bans.
From fires to floods, to threat of cyclone
Extreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.
Killer bushfires a risk in extreme dry conditions
Killer bushfires like those common in Australia could happen here if people continue to ignore warnings, an expert says.