Australia began spring with its driest September on record, with rainfall 71% below the 1961-1990 average. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Around 17,000ha were ablaze on Tuesday in the eastern part of Victoria state's Gippsland region after high winds spread fires overnight, according to state fire authorities, who had deployed some 650 firefighters.
"It is quite a large fire spread across a large area... It's proving to be quite difficult, burning in private property but also some pine plantations." Fires are being stoked by hot, dry winds across south-east as the country experiences an unseasonably hot spring. Conditions are expected to change rapidly in Victoria Tuesday afternoon, with heavy rains expected to help douse fires but potentially trigger flash flooding.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australian bushfires force evacuations as country sweltersNine total fire bans were issued for parts of New South Wales to reduce the chance of bushfires. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Australia swelters through 'scorching' heat lifting bushfire riskSYDNEY: Australia's southeast on Sunday (Oct 1) sweltered in a heat wave that raised the risk of bushfires and prompted authorities to issue fire bans for large swaths of New South Wales state. The nation's weather forecaster said temperatures would be up to 12 degrees Celsius above average in some areas,
Read more »
Classy Australia look to find form at World CupAlthough history has taught cricket fans never to write off Australia at a World Cup, sceptics of their chances of winning the trophy for a sixth time in India in November have more than a little ammunition to call on.The decision to allow Travis Head to recuperate from his fractured hand in the first hal
Read more »
Australia still just alive after bonus-point win over PortugalSAINT ETIENNE, France: Australia did just enough to keep their miniscule World Cup hopes alive with an unconvincing but hardfought 34-14 bonus-point win over a lively Portugal team in their final Pool C match on Sunday (Oct 1). Losses to Fiji and Wales had left Australia's campaign on life support and the
Read more »
Australia PM rallies support for Indigenous referendum as early voting startsMr Anthony Albanese said he would focus on having one-on-one conversations with Australians. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.05%; The top stock is DBSThe Straits Times Index (STI) closed 3,222.93 and up 0.05% on Friday, 29 September 2023 at 5:16 p.m.
Read more »