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Aussie firefighters to tackle Europe's deadly blazes

Night waterbombing raids flown by Australian firefighters will be a new weapon against France's raging wildfires after calls for help were answered down under.

AAP · Jul 31

'Sensible reform': Hunter councillor welcomes state control of RFS fleet

The move has been hailed as a 'sensible' change that reflects the reality of modern bushfire fighting.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 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

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Families are picking up the pieces following devastating early-season bushfires, with leaders warning Australians to "expect the unexpected".

AAP · Dec 6, 2025

Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

The final review of NSW agencies created by the abolition of WorkCover has recommended another investigation to look at safety for workers in the gig economy.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

One-third of workers risk falls due to lax protections

Contractors and builders have been slapped with $1 million in fines after failing to properly protect workers from possible falls.

AAP · Feb 16, 2024

Concerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes

Hundreds of e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire in Australian homes, and firefighters fear without better education and stringent regulations, things could turn fatal.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023