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As fires rage, Australia sees its leader as missing in action
New York Times: Country venting frustration with PM over nonchalant response to disaster.
Nicole Kidman's personal tragedy in Aussie bushfire crisis
Nicole Kidman was visibly upset about the disaster at a Golden Globes event.
Diver dies after shark attack at Cull Island, Western Australia
Shark sighted in the area earlier in the day before fatal attack.
Live: Fears three Oz bushfires to merge into 'mega-blaze'
Residents in the line of fire are still choosing to stay despite the threat.
Auckland's 'apocalyptic' orange skies clear as bush fire smoke blows away from NZ
Auckland and Northland were plunged into gloom as the haze hit the North Island.
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos'
Devastating wildfires have undone decades of careful conservation work on Kangaroo Island.
'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.
'Looks like lava': Incredible image of fire on hillside
'Balmattum Hill is really glowing tonight.'
Wind change likely to push Australian bushfire smoke away
Smoke from the Australian bushfires affected the atmosphere above the North Island.
'Apocalyptic' scenes in NSW town of Eden, which hasn't seen sunlight for 14 hours
The smoke is so thick the town hadn't seen sunlight for 14 hours.
Horror images show mass animal deaths from Australian bushfires
WARNING: Graphic: Drive into the fire-ravaged town of Batlow shows the true horror.
Greta Thunberg takes swipe at Aussie leaders
Teen activist Greta Thunberg has taken a swipe at Australia's leaders.
'Eerie and scary': Smoke from bushfires turns NZ skies dark
Smoke from the Australian bushfires has made its way over the Tasman Sea again.
Kiwi 'dodges bullet' after staying to defend NSW home
Joe Hooper says he not sure he'll stay with his home again if the fires come back.
The royal family share moving fire tributes
The Cambridges and Sussexes have joined Her Majesty to support Australia.
Huge water tower reservoir explodes, spilling thousands of litres into town
Huge reservoir in Cooma burst, causing thousands of litres to gush down the quiet streets.
'Fire spreading quickly': Death toll rises as horror blazes merge
A man has died defending a property in NSW.
Australian bushfire smoke expected back in the North Island
Parts of the North Island can expect some hazy days ahead.
Aussie comedian's amazing fire fund pulls $20 million
A bushfire fundraiser started by comedian Celeste Barber has been a huge success.
Aussie PM blasted for 'shameful' ad
Scott Morrison has sparked a backlash after tweeting a short clip.
Clarkson slammed for Aussie fires column
He says 'God is embarrassed' of Australia and 'he's decided to set fire to it'.
'Not safe to move': Fire threats intensify in Australia
A father and son are latest victims of the worst wildfire season in Australian history.
Penrith in Sydney's west is the 'hottest place on earth'
Temperatures creep towards 50C in Penrith, the hottest place in the world.
'This isn't a bushfire, it's an atomic bomb'
Residents told it is too late to leave as two dead from Kangaroo Island named.
'Bloodcurdling insanity': Real reason ScoMo is under fire
COMMENT: Labor powerbrokers treat the office of the prime minister as a personal plaything
Send in the Army: Aussie PM deploys 3000 troops to battle bushfire crisis
Scott Morrison says 'we are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours'.
Three fires merge: Blazes combine to create mega-inferno
Three fast-moving bushfires merged to create an inferno the size of 6000 football fields.
Wind gusts up to 130km/h as wild weather approaches
Summer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.
'All hell is breaking loose': Two dead as fire threatens all of Kangaroo Island
A bushfire raging on Australia's third-largest island is "unstoppable".
Photographer left feeling 'ashamed' by Scott Morrison
A photographer who witnessed the Australian PM's visit has shared his thoughts.
'Pretty scary': 11yo boy describes brave escape from bushfires
His mother said she was very proud of Finn for staying calm in that situation.
Australia burns: 'Monster inferno' fears as deadly conditions worsen
Extreme weather set to worsen today as people given chilling warning.