Total fire ban for Sydney, with high temperatures and risk of bushfires from ‘dry lightning’ Olympic Park records high of 35.2C after Rural Fire Service warned of high fire danger across city The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
'Tireless' rural firies closer to securing new stations The NSW government is working to ready the state for future bushfire crises by progressing building work on 28 new regional stations and operations centres. AAP · Feb 13
NSW fires: firefighter killed in blaze named as arson squad investigates if bushfire that destroyed 16 homes deliberately lit Police say ‘active crime scenes remain at houses and dwellings’ in Koolewong on the Central Coast after devastating weekend blaze The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025
Firefighter killed as out-of-control bushfires destroy homes in Australia More than 50 bushfires were burning across New South Wales on Monday, nine of them out of control, according to the RFS The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
NSW Central Coast ‘not out of the woods yet’ as bushfire conditions ease – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2025
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When it comes to fire hazard reduction, could this method actually be the GOAT? Goats are low-maintenance weed clearers, meadow mowers and bush bashers – and they might just be the secret weapon to future bushfire season preparedness The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025
As I prepare for another bushfire season in NSW, I wonder: will triple zero be there if I need it? It’s up to telcos like Optus to ensure our emergency system works, but so far the only word you could use to describe our mobile signal is ‘intermittent’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
One of the wettest winters on record has firefighters worried about a potentially deadly NSW bushfire season Heavy rains have driven growth that could fuel devastating fires. The wet conditions have also hampered efforts to conduct hazard reduction burns The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025
US firefighters' widows sue over 'tragic' plane crash The widows of two American airmen killed in a plane crash during the Black Summer bushfires have accused fire authorities of negligence and are seeking damages. AAP · Jul 1, 2025
How Response Fire Supply Is Helping Fire Sprinkler Contractors Save Time And Money With a well-managed inventory and strong supplier relationships, RFS maintains a steady supply of high-quality products, allowing contractors to complete installations without interruptions. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025
From sterilising baby bottles to charging laptops, some Australians powered through Cyclone Alfred using EV batteries With power unlikely to be restored in some areas for weeks, EV owners are finding clever uses for their ‘batteries on wheels’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2025
Which bad boys and traitors belong in Premier League’s villainous lair? In today’s Football Daily: the Premier League’s villainous The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025
Potentially lifesaving Blue Mountains fire trails obstructed as bushfire season begins Exclusive: Residents who fought the black summer bushfires are concerned access tracks are not being maintained The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024 NSW residents urged to prepare for bushfire season now after hazard reduction targets missed Rural fire service has already responded to more than 1,600 bush and grass fires across the state since the start of July
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2024 Bushfire risk on Sydney’s northern beaches downgraded NSW Rural Fire Service said 80-hectare fire was now under a ‘watch and act’ warning
AAP · Jul 11, 2024 Rural fire boss to retire after five years in charge Veteran NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner Rob Rogers will retire after the upcoming bushfire season following more than 40 years with the agency.
AAP · Mar 31, 2024 Peak bushfire season draws to a close The peak bushfire risk period is winding down for another year in southeastern Australia but people are being urged to stay vigilant.
AAP · Mar 27, 2024 RFS not supportive amid calls for emergency oversight A coronial inquiry into the Black Summer bushfires has been finalised, as the head of the Rural Fire Service resists calls for another emergency body.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024 Baltic League could be pioneer for cross-border football in Europe Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia is thought by many to be the best region within Uefa boundaries to pilot an integrated league
AAP · Dec 17, 2023 'Too late to leave': locals to shelter as blaze flares An out-of-control bushfire burning in northwest NSW has quickly grown in size with residents in the region told it is too late to leave.
AAP · Dec 15, 2023 Firies 'mop up' in Hunter ahead of forecast hot weather NSW firefighters are trying to get on top of multiple bushfires, including a blaze that threatened homes in the Hunter, ahead of forecast hot and windy weather.
AAP · Dec 9, 2023 Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding Flood warnings are in place for parts of South Australia, where several months' worth of rain is expected to fall, as NSW recovers from a heatwave.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 'Incredibly difficult': volunteer firefighter mourned The NSW Rural Fire Service is doing all it can to support the family of Leo Fransen, who died after being hit by a falling tree while battling a bushfire.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 'Tragic': volunteer firefighter killed by falling tree A volunteer firefighter has been killed after being struck by a falling tree while battling a blaze in northern NSW, which has burnt more than 21,000 hectares.