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VIC bushfires

Apocalyptic Scenes From Canberra’s Bushfires

People in some areas near in Namadgi National Park were told it was too late to leave.
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Australian Air Tanker Feared Crashed While Fighting Bushfires

Helicopters are searching for a C-130 Hercules air tanker feared to have crashed while fighting bushfires.
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Extreme Heat, Fires To Affect Sports More Through Climate Change: Report

The Monash University report said extreme heat and weather events would have a growing impact on sport in Australia.
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Bushfires, Damaging Winds, Flash Flooding, Hail, Smoke Haze, And Landslide Warnings: Australia’s Latest Weather Forecast

Severe storms bring relief but also carry a risk.
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Dalila Jakupovic Quits Australia Open Qualifier As Bushfires Choke Melbourne

The tennis player slumped to her knees, struggling to breathe, and said she had "never experienced something like this before".
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Melbourne Smothered In Smoke As Bushfires Burn Despite Cool Change

"We have a long way to go."
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge Auctions Off Golden Globes Outfit To Raise Money For Australian Wildfire Fund

The Fleabag star is the latest in a long line of celebrities to donate to the relief effort.
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Celeste Barber To Host ‘Fire Fight Australia’ Bushfire Benefit Concert in Sydney

The event will be at ANZ Stadium next month
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Elton John Donates $1 Million To Australian Bushfire Disaster

"This is my bit towards it, and I love Australia so much.”
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Cost Of Australia Bushfires Mount: ‘Very Significant Economic Impact’

Estimate for damages claims was at $700 million on Tuesday while the death toll stood at 25.
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