It's important to stay up to date with weather conditions and the fire danger ratings for the area you'll be travelling to. Keeping your car radio tuned to the local ABC radio station is a good place ...

Heatwaves Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessive heat, often accompanied by high humidity. One striking example is the ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's southeast sweltered in a heatwave on Monday, raising the bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for several parts of Victoria state.