Over 1 billion animals killed in Aussie bush-fires
The fire crisis has "hastened extinction" for some species.
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The new reinforcements will travel to Kangaroo Island in South Australia tomorrow.
Disgraced Kiwi priest dies suddenly in Sydney
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Unwanted fruit disease has been found on imported watermelons from Queensland, Australia.
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The Australian bush fires have inspired people to express their sadness through art.
Bindi Irwin: 'I wish Dad was here to help with bushfires'
Conservationist and her family have rescued more than 90,000 animals
Father charged with newlyweds' murder
Melbourne dad has been charged with murder over the deaths of his daughter and son-in-law.
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Billionaire mining magnate pledges $72m to Aussie bush fire recovery
Western Australia mining magnate has outdone all the other donors thus far.
Desperate bush fire evacuation: Aussie town given just five minutes to get out
The army is going door-to-door to urgently get residents to leave.
$90 million Aussie wine empire collapses
Australia's sixth-biggest wine company has appointed voluntary administrators.
Billionaire Gina Rinehart hits back at Celeste Barber's criticism over fire donations
Comedian who has raised $50m for bush fire relief called out Rinehart on Twitter.
How Rupert Murdoch is influencing Australia's bush fire debate
New York Times: Critics see a concerted effort to protect conservative leaders.
Already heroes: More Kiwi firefighters touch down in Australia
NZ firefighters have arrived to applause as they touched down in Australia last night.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
Photo of mum's final moving goodbye
Sara had to say the final goodbye to her daughter at a place she never wanted to go to.
Aussie firefighter slams 'outright lies' about bushfires
Andrew Strunk busted some widely spread myths about devastating fires.
Harsh warning for Aussie bush fire looters as 3 charged
People were looking for simple items they could convert to money, police said.
Koala mittens and baby bottles: Saving Australia's wildlife after fires
New York Times: Australians taking care of surviving animals after millions die in fires.
Aussie teen firefighter charged over starting 'reckless' blaze
Blake Banner, 19, was allegedly spotted leaving a place where a fire was spreading.
Aussie inferno: Brutal threats to looters turned up a notch
Patience is running thin in bushfire-ravaged communities across Australia.
Fonterra on high alert in Australia as fires continue
Fonterra's Australia operations escape fires so far.
Chas Keys: This could be tipping point for Aussies and PM
COMMENT: Scott Morrison needs to note what is happening and where it might all go.
Bush fires: Americans baffled by the size of Australia
Many people said the map put the fires into perspective for them.
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.