Fire Update: Marranatwa evacuates, Otways are threatened A rapidly escalating bushfire in Victoria has forced the evacuation of Marranatwa, with fears mounting over its potential impact on the Otways region. Authorities have…
Month: February 2025
Bushfire Forces Closure of Mount Remarkable National Park
Bushfire closes Mount Remarkable National Park as CFS warns people to stay away Mount Remarkable National Park in South Australia has been closed to the public due to a bushfire that broke…
Bushfires NT Emergency Updates and Safety Advice for Residents
**Bushfires NT: advice** The Northern Territory (NT) of Australia has recently been experiencing ongoing bushfire activity, prompting the issuing of advice and updates from authorities. Fires of significant magnitude have been burning…
Dry Lightning Ignites Bushfires Across Tasmania’s Vulnerable West Coast
**Dry lightning sparks multiple bushfires on Tasmania’s west coast** Multiple bushfires have ignited on Tasmania’s west coast following a bout of dry lightning strikes, according to official reports, prompting swift responses from…
Emergency Preparedness Guide Know Your Plan with TRFM Gippsland
**Know your plan: preparing for emergencies in Australia** Understanding and preparing for emergencies is a vital part of everyday life in Australia, a country often impacted by natural disasters such as bushfires,…
Multimedia art offers fresh perspectives on bushfire experiences and resilience
**Multimedia artwork provides unique insights into bushfires** A new multimedia artwork developed by researchers and artists at the University of Melbourne offers a unique perspective on the impact of bushfires. The initiative…
Police investigate potential arson behind suspicious bushfire near Eden
Police in New South Wales are actively investigating a suspicious bushfire that broke out near Eden, a small coastal town in the state’s far south-east. The incident took place on Sunday, 5…
Firefighters escape blaze as heatwave devastates homes and communities
**Storms leave thousands without power ahead of hottest day of heatwave** Severe weather conditions in Victoria have caused widespread power outages, leaving thousands of residents without electricity ahead of what is projected…
Bushfires NT safety updates and key advice for residents
Bushfires have prompted advisories in the Northern Territory (NT), where authorities are working to ensure public safety and mitigate the impact of the situation. According to information from the Bureau of Meteorology…
Bushfire Emergency in Zeehan Firefighters Battle Blaze Moving South
**Bushfire alert in Zeehan: Fire crews say there is no threat** A bushfire near the regional town of Zeehan, located on Tasmania’s west coast, prompted an emergency response from fire crews on…