Victoria, South Australia and Extreme heat

Extreme heat increases fire risk across Australia as bushfires threaten towns in Victoria
Authorities in Australia have issued bushfire warnings and total fire bans in multiple states as extreme heat intensifies across the country over the holiday period. The big picture: Total fire bans have been issued for parts of South Australia,
New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia face risky weather conditions
While the favourable weather conditions are assisting firefighting efforts in Victoria. Hot weather is sweeping into parts of New South Wales sparking high fire risks and risky conditions.
Total Fire Ban For Victoria & Parts Of South Australia As Extreme Weather Conditions Worsen
According to the Country Fire Association (CFA), Boxing Day has been declared as a total fire ban for all areas of Victoria suffering “extreme” conditions except East Gippsland which is still rated “high”. Over the last week, fires have been burning through the Grampians. Last night, the fire continued to grow, putting residents in danger.
Fires still burning in the Australian state of Victoria as conditions are predicted to worsen
At least four fires are still burning in the state of Victoria as weather conditions in Australia are predicted to get worse on Thursday and Friday.
Australia's bushfire burns area the ‘size of Singapore’ as firefighters battle uncontrolled blaze
Australian firefighters are battling a massive bushfire in Victoria’s Grampians National Park, covering an area the size of Singapore. Over the past week, extreme fire conditions have led to evacuations in rural communities.
Victoria Police investigating after multiple shots reportedly fired into home in Melbourne's west
Victoria Police are investigating after multiple shots were reportedly fired into a home in Albion, west Melbourne.
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Victoria Police arrest woman after man 'known' to her found dead in Mount Helen
Victoria Police were called to a home on Park Lane in Mount Helen, south of Ballarat, on Saturday just before 8am where officers found a man with stab wounds. Paramedics attempted to revive him but he ...