The firefighter died after being struck by a tree. Dozens of homes in two states have been lost as hot, windy conditions ...

South Australia is on high alert as weather forecasters warn of extreme fire danger across several regions. Hot, dry winds and soaring temperatures are creating the perfect storm for dangerous fire ...

Sydney residents have sweated through the hottest October day on record, with the temperature surging in minutes this afternoon after a mild morning. Temperatures reached 39.5 degrees at Penrith in ...