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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.

AAP · Mar 1, 2024

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.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023

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.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

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 · Oct 30, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023

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.

AAP · Oct 25, 2023

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.

AAP · Oct 19, 2023

Residents flee their homes, house destroyed by fire

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

AAP · Oct 17, 2023