Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat
Authorities said intense heatwave could further spread a massive bushfire in Victoria state, which faces its worst conditions in four years.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Thousands ordered to flee while they can as bushfire burns in Australia's south
State Premier Jacinta Allan said more than 1,000 firefighters were on the ground, supported by 24 aircraft and more than 100 vehicles.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage
Air quality in Sydney plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires in the north blanketed the harbour city.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze
Firefighters have been battling blazes in the state that have already killed two and destroyed dozens of homes.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia
Several regions have been given high fire danger ratings as authorities warned high winds could whip up bushfires.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Sydney swelters through autumn heatwave, bushfire threat looms
Total fire bans are now in place across NSW, while 35 public schools, mostly in inland regions, have been closed due to the severe heat.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Firefighters in Western Australia get upper hand on several bushfires
A heavy downpour over the weekend helped to contain those blazes and allowed firefighters to bring further under control.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Bushfires in a wet year have Australia's scientists looking to climate change
In a summer that was supposed to be unusually cool and wet, Australian builder Rob Lye did not expect to be trapped by a bushfire on sub-tropical Fraser Island.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island
Residents of a coastal township on Australia's World Heritage-listed Fraser Island were told to evacuate on Sunday as a bushfire approached.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Bushfires threaten tourist areas on Australia's Fraser Island
The fires have razed nearly half of the island, which is a world heritage listed for its tropical rain forests and sand dunes.
Wed Dec 02 2020
From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future
Bushfires, drought, urban encroachment of their habitat are some of the many destructive forces that continue to threaten their survival.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Koala row threatens leader of Australia's biggest state
Angered by a new koala conservation law it says comes at the expense of farmers in New South Wales.
Thu Sep 10 2020
About three billion animals harmed in Australian bushfires, WWF says
The fires destroyed more than 11 million hectares across the Australian southeast, equal to about half the area of the United Kingdom.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Miley Cyrus cancels bushfire aid show in Australia due to coronavirus warnings
Pop star Miley Cyrus has cancelled a trip to Australia for a bushfire relief concert three days ahead of the show, citing recommendations that travel be curtailed to counter the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Mar 10 2020
'Heartbreaking' - Lewis Hamilton visits fire-ravaged Australia
Lewis Hamilton described a visit Tuesday to parts of Australia ravaged by months-long bushfires as heartbreaking, saying it was "one of those days that really put things into perspective".
Tue Mar 10 2020
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024