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These cyborg cockroaches could be a lifesaver for people trapped in the rubble following natural disasters

Australian researchers have equipped cockroaches with miniature rescue technology, demonstrating controlled movement and emergency delivery capabilities inside difficult environments.

TechRadar · Aug 29

Three family members killed in blaze with cause unknown

A house fire has claimed the lives of a father, mother and son whose bodies were found in a granny flat at the rear of an outer suburban property.

AAP · Jul 29

House goes up in flames at Millers Forest, occupants escape

Firefighters rushed to the scene and found a home 'fully involved' before dawn.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 22

Hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park rescued within five hours by AI drone

Fire and Rescue NSW uses thermal imaging and a mobile phone red light to quickly locate men who veered off walking track near Jindabyne

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27

Fire at exclusive Sydney marina sinks three luxury yachts

Authorities deploy containment booms and establish exclusion zone around marina as fuel from damaged boats leaks into harbour

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Lithium battery fire on truck shuts down Hume Highway in NSW due to health risk

Two-trailer carrying 15 tonnes of lithium ion batteries caught alight near Yass on Saturday morning, closing traffic in both directions

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2025

Flames leap 15 metres into the air in huge factory fire

A huge blaze at the site of a chemicals factory is being tackled by about 200 firefighters, with flames being sent as high as 15 metres into the air.

AAP · Nov 29, 2025

October heat records broken across Australia as Sydney braces for temperatures way above the norm

Birdsville sets new high as BoM forecasts more record hot weather, with heatwave warnings in place in some states

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025

Three People Dead After Light Plane Crash Near Wollongong

Three people have died after a light plane crashed moments after take-off from Shellharbour Airport, south of Wollongong.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 11, 2025

PM says Dfat will upgrade Middle East travel advice ‘very soon’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025