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Mexted gutted by suspected arson bach attack
Former All Black Murray Mexted said last night he was devastated after his Hawke's Bay bach was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
Black Saturday arrests
Almost a year after the Black Saturday bushfires devastated Victoria, two teenage boys have been charged with lighting the Bendigo blaze.
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.
Fire risk lethal as Australia swelters
Vast tracts of South Australia are preparing for another baking day of catastrophic fire risk after yesterday's 40C-plus temperatures.
Pupil in court after fire damages classrooms
A student at a top private school has been charged with arson after a fire that damaged two classrooms.
Qld fires spurred on by arsonists
Suspicion that arsonists may have been behind a series of spot fires near Rockhampton in central Queensland, lit while firefighters were battling a "terrifying" wildfire, has fuelled community anger.