Victoria

A person has died as bushfires tear through a state, with authorities warning it is expected to take weeks to get them under control.

Australia has enlisted international support after bushfires in the country’s southeast tore through more than 350,000 hectares. 

Western Australia is lending a helping hand by deploying firefighters to Victoria’s fire zone, as authorities confirm about 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed. 

A shock trend emerging in parts of Victoria devastated by bushfires has been slammed by authorities, who are urging people to ‘stay away’.

The worst of a fierce heatwave impacting southern Australia is finally over.

‘It’s probably the worst because it’s personal. It’s a kick in the guts.’

Victoria remains in the grip of a ‘catastrophic’ bushfire crisis with dozens of uncontrolled blazes, prompting state of disaster declarations in 19 areas.

A child and two adults are missing as severe bushfires continue to rip through Victoria.

Residents in Victoria’s northeast are preparing for the worst as authorities warn a repeat of Black Summer fires could be imminent.

The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has fronted court after being charged with drug trafficking and possession offences.

Longwood locals are being told to ‘take shelter now’ in order to survive as an out of control bushfires threatens homes.

A French national extradited from Sydney to Melbourne over his alleged rape and assault of a woman he met at a club on New Year's Day has faced court.

Sam Groth will now resign as the Liberal Party’s deputy leader in Victoria on February 3 when Parliament resumes for the year.

Sinkholes are common and often go unreported, experts say, after residents were shocked when a huge gaping hole opened up on a popular park.