Fires set stage for irreversible forest losses in Australia
Australia's forests are burning at a rate unmatched in modern times.
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'On the brink of extinction': Australia's wildlife crisis after fires
More than one billion animals have been killed so far.
The effects of the Australian bushfires on a small business
A NSW coffee roaster was sitting on $AU40,000 worth of stock with no customers.
Over 100 New Zealand Defence Force personal are deployed to Australia
A generous offer from Fiji showcases a Pacific Partnership in action
Wiggle in hospital after collapsing onstage
Yellow Wiggle Greg Page is recovering in hospital after collapsing
Backlash to plans for honour parade
Brisbane City Council's plans for a parade is seen as a "publicity stunt" by firefighters
NZDF were first called to a wildlife sanctuary
The New Zealand Defence Force have had the task of removing the bodies of dead wildlife.
Heavy rain floods roads in Sydney's CBD, briefly closing public transport
Australia's prayers have been answered as the country is covered with heavy rain.
Bushfires: Heartbreaking moment koala mourns the loss of dead friend
"These are some of the toughest scenes I've ever witnessed as an animal rescuer."
Local hero says he as been 'blacklisted' by the RFS
Local hero headed an odds-defying effort to save the tiny New South Wales town.
Reducing fire, and cutting carbon emissions, the Aboriginal way
New York Times: As blazes rage, fire-prevention methods are drawing attention.
Selfie-centred tourist is trolled for Aussie pics during bushfires
Instagrammer's holiday pics dubbed "smug and insensitive" by Aussies.
Australian bushfires: Kiwi army engineers comfort distressed koala
Marsupial found with tongue hanging out and scooped into the arms of NZDF staff.
Worrying popularity of bush fire conspiracy
The conspiracy theory has spread far and wide on social media.
Australia's fires test its winning growth formula
New York Times: Questions raised about the sustainability of Australia's economic success.
Expert's dire fire warning for Australia
Amid deadly,devastating bushfire season, experts warn Australia should get used to it.
Australia bush fires inspire spontaneous street art
Australia's iconic art districts have been raising funds for bush fire relief.
Why is air pollution so harmful? DNA may hold the answer
New York Times: Airborne toxins are so pernicious they may have shaped human evolution.
The world saw this Australian beach town burn. It's still cut off
New York Times: Mallacoota is rationing fuel and relying on the military for help.
'I can't give up until I find him': Firefighter's desperate search in town destroyed by fire
The tiny town of Nerrigundah has been hard hit by Australia's devastating bush fires.
Broke waitress's incredible bushfire act
"I couldn't stop shaking for about 30 minutes to an hour."
Watch: Aussie TV host slams Jacinda Ardern in bizarre rant
'What is she doing hanging around Australia? Typical virtue signalling from Ardern.'
Sixteen-hour days for Kiwi firefighters near Canberra
Kiwi firefighters face sixteen-hour days tackling Australian bushfires.
Watch: Bloody Aussies! Journo tricked into wearing protective gear for 'dangerous' koala
Hilarious moment reporter fooled into thinking koala was dangerous 'drop bear'.
Australia is no longer the lucky country
FT: Blessed by economic good fortune, it now faces a future blighted by climate change.
Editorial: Australia needs to face up to climate change
EDITORIAL: Massive out-of-control blazes are red flags which are impossible to ignore.
Ridiculous debate at centre of Australian fire crisis
COMMENT: Both sides of ideological spectrum are obsessed with politics and ignoring reason
World's richest man's bushfire act
Jeff Bezos has announced his tech giant Amazon will contribute funds and technology.
Israel Folau's about-turn on Australia's bush fires
Folau has begged people to turn to god for the bush fire crisis after a disturbing claim.
Queen, KD Lang, Alice Cooper at bush fire fundraiser
The first line up for the Fire Fight concert sees some incredible artists.
Australian PM's popularity plunges as another firefighter dies
Approval rating for Aussie PM nosedives after he admits his Hawaiian trip was a mistake.
Thousands sign petition to bring koalas over from fire-hit Oz
More than 4000 people have already signed the petition to bring koalas to NZ.
Warning: Feeding koalas water from a bottle could kill
A wildlife shelter has warned animal lovers of the dangers of bottle feeding koalas.
'One of the largest animal disasters since the ice age'
Animals fleeing devastating Aussie bushfires were like a tsunami, NZ volunteer says.