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NSW bushfires
Helicopters are searching for a C-130 Hercules air tanker feared to have crashed while fighting bushfires.
The $1,450 vessel was taken from Crowdy Bay National Park in New South Wales.
The Australian tennis player, who's promised to donate $200 per ace, served 14 aces and defeated Lorenzo Sonego in his first round match.
"I have never seen anything like this before, and I’ve been in and around this stuff for 20 years," the CEO of one environmental group reveals.
Authorities warn NSW and Victoria are yet to experience more thunderstorms in coming days, but it won't extinguish all the blazes.
The Monash University report said extreme heat and weather events would have a growing impact on sport in Australia.
“The contrast between the current bushfire crisis and this sudden flooding is striking," said the director of the Australian Reptile Park.
The moment was captured on Kangaroo Island, which one shaken rescuer said has "bodies of charred animals as far as the eye can see.”
“Maybe go outside and scream at some kids who look like they’re having too much fun on a swing set.”
As Australia’s bushfire crisis continues, the fire expertise of Aboriginal people is gaining more attention.