A weaker La Niña and an unusual warming high above Antarctica are pulling Australia's weather in opposite directions, experts ...

South Australia avoided a major bushfire as the state sweltered through a day of extreme danger on Monday, while two ...

Unexploded ordnance has hampered firefighting efforts south of Perth as an out-of-control bushfire continues to threaten ...

WA facing several fire warnings as Perth temperatures exceed 40C while Melbourne on track for coldest Christmas since 2006 ...

Bushfire that is believed to have started at Boddington goldmine still uncontained, while monsoon trough soaks north-eastern Australia ...

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people bound by Marriott Road to the north, Wellesley Road the east, Clifton Road to the south and Forrest Highway to the west in parts of LESCHENAULT, ...

We've made it. After another long and difficult year, frazzled Australians are now ready for some long-overdue rest and ...

A bushfire warning has been issued for Perth's northeast, as fire threatens lives and homes. A bushfire warning has been issued for Perth's northeast, as fire threatens lives and homes. Thousands of ...

Hot temperatures and dry conditions set to grip parts of Australia will bring severe thunderstorms and elevate bushfire ...

Victoria Police are vowing to stamp down on "reckless behaviour" during this year's bushfire season. Authorities have issued a warning to people starting blazes, declaring "if you light it, you own it ...

They're a national treasure, but the fate of Australia's koala population is hanging in the balance as deadly fires continue to rage across the country. The chairman of the Australia Koala Foundation ...

SYDNEY -- "You alright, little fella?" Kristen Lucas asked as she bottle feeds a thirsty koala, his signature grey and white coat blackened and burnt, video from Storyful shows. Kristen and her ...