Environment
NSW Bushfires: Man returns to find home completely destroyed
Anthony Beau Boller lost his home in the New South Wales bushfires just months after his partner died in a freak accident.
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Bushfires
'Dystopian future': Climate change to force review of military's role
Climate change poses "a major security challenge for Australia" that experts warn could rapidly stretch the capability of the military.
- by Peter Hannam
December's 'extreme' heat could be a glimpse of the future, scientist warns
In a new report, British scientists link human-induced climate change to the risk of bushfires, warning Australia's extreme December temperatures could become the average in a world warmed by three degrees.
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Bushfire recovery: PM due to announce more funding
More bushfire funding is due to be announced following the meeting of the national security committee of cabinet.
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Victoria Bushfires: Premier announces $2.55m review
A $2.55 million inquiry will be held into Victoria's deadly bushfires, which are still burning and sending a thick blanket of smoke across much of the state.
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NSW and Victoria set for heavy rain in coming days
Heavy rain in NSW and Victoria set to help with bushfire crisis
Philippine volcano erupts, sends ash to Manila
Black smoke was seen spewing from a Philippine volcano on Monday after a sudden eruption of ash and steam that forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila's international airport, offices and schools.
Weather
The Sydney suburbs where rainfall is at its lowest on record
Rainfall records are tumbling across Sydney, with suburbs parched as the region dries out.
- by Nigel Gladstone
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Victoria Bushfires: Heavy smoke haze
Heavy smoke has blanketed Victoria with some parts of the state under the highest hazard warnings.
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NSW Bushfires: Fire retardant risk
There are concerns that fire retardant could threaten NSW water supply after thousands of tonnes were dropped in the bushfire crisis.
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Biodiversity
'Great sadness': Senior environment official bemoans staff demotion
The head of one of the NSW government's biggest departments has told staff the demotion of its co-ordinator-general was "a source great sadness".
- by Peter Hannam