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Charge over SES volunteer's death in 2022 floods

Two years after an SES volunteer died in floodwaters, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has been charged with the matter set to appear in court this month.

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Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

The Queensland government has announced a six-month independent review of the fire and emergency services department's workforce complaints.

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Alleged bullying, harassment and sexism in QFES ‘supercharged’ in recent months, author of open letter claims

General manager of Queensland Rural Fire Brigades Association says he has been ‘inundated’ with complaints

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How a Queensland fire station promised to the community was sold to the Catholic church and became a flooring showroom

Questions are being raised about the building’s valuation and the removal of a covenant dictating it be for community use

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Man accused of stealing two fire trucks as Qld burns

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after two fire trucks were stolen from north Queensland stations while catastrophic blazes burned around the state.

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Three killed in firefighting crash were 'dearly loved'

Three people who were part of an aerial firefighting crew died when their plane crashed while conducting fire surveillance in northwest Queensland.

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Gyrocopter crash kills pilot in Victoria; warning over supermarket surveillance – As it happened

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The smoke in the NSW air feels like the bushfires of 2019 – but the alerts on my phone signal a change

Tenterfield is burning again. At least this time we have real-time updates that do not stop at the NSW-Queensland border

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Town saved but bushfire heartache continues for others

Firefighting crews are still battling a ferocious blaze on the Western Downs after quick thinking saved a border town amid extreme conditions.

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Conditions to deteriorate on Tuesday as authorities confirm 46 homes destroyed in Queensland

More than 80 fires are burning across Queensland, with extreme fire conditions forecast for Darling Downs region

The Guardian - AU

As Queensland residents reflect on homes lost in 420 bushfires this week, experts say there is more to come

Hundreds were evacuated across the state while 130 fires burned over 5,000 hectares in NSW and four properties were lost in Western Australia

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Firefighters hopeful of containing deadly blaze

A fire that has claimed a life and destroyed homes may finally be brought under control after the erratic blaze burned more than 11,000 hectares over four days.

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Residents told not to return home as bushfires burn

Bushfires are continuing to burn in central Queensland, ensuring residents who evacuated their homes days ago still can't return.

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Residents flee their homes, house destroyed by fire

Bushfires in Queensland have continued to spread to properties, forcing residents to flee their homes.

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Soaring temperatures and wind prompt fire warnings

Extreme fire danger warnings are in place on the east coast and Northern Territory due to high temperatures across Queensland and the NT and high winds in NSW.

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Residents return after dangerous blaze threatened homes

Firefighters have brought a dangerous grassfire in Queensland under control as residents receive the green light to return home.

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Twenty fire crews battling far north Queensland blaze

A watch and act alert remains in place for residents in Mutchilba as some 20 crews are on scene battling a bushfire in far north Queensland.

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Qld ready for summer bushfires despite chief's exit

State Minister Mark Ryan says Queensland will be ready ahead of what looms as a hot summer following fire chief Greg Leach's resignation.

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Qld fire chief leaving after 'the toughest of times'

Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has resigned and will leave his post by the end of the month.

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Brisbane townhouse explosion causes police to lock down Murrumba Downs streets

Fire crews investigating after incident that saw neighbours evacuated and debris scattered over the neighbourhood

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Lost Qld firefighter remembered as 'pillar of strength'

Izabella Nash has been hailed as an "outstanding" firefighter and "incredible human being" at a memorial service following her death after a factory blaze.

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Queensland firefighting community farewells Izabella 'Izzy' Nash who was killed in a factory blaze

The devastated friends and family of late firefighter Izzy Nash, who died after battling a blaze at Slacks Creek, have gathered to say goodbye.

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Firefighter dies after battling factory blaze

A firefighter has died after being injured during a large factory blaze south of Brisbane.

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Tropical cyclone frequency in Queensland will decrease but become more severe, reports predict

The frequency of tropical cyclones in Queensland is likely to decrease but the weather events may become more severe, according to two new government reports.

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Australia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters

Australia is "not prepared" for the risk posed by lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, cars and bikes, which have been linked to hundreds of blazes across the country, a firefighters' union warns.

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