Bushfire near golf course sparks swift response from emergency services Firefighters have brought the blaze under control. Newcastle Herald · Aug 9
Road train driver dies in second fiery truck crash on Hume Highway The Hume Highway has reopened after a two-truck crash. The Canberra Times · Jul 16
Interstate truckie to face charge after fiery highway crash Police will charge a man over a six-truck crash and fire at Breadalbane. The Canberra Times · Jul 1
'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
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
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 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’
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Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2024 Emergency services converge on Speers Point Park, from Defence to firefighters 'There's no better job for it.'
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024 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 · 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
Newcastle Herald · Sep 23, 2024 RFS crews working around the clock to reduce fuel loads Hunter RFS crews have conducted 18 hazard burns this month.
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
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2024 'Too late to leave': firefighters spring into action as winds fan flames The fire has been downgraded to advice level.
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.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 12, 2024 Teenage RFS volunteer fought fires he lit during Hunter rampage Jack Hardidge lit several fires over two months.
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.