Australian wildfires

Australian wildfires

An area almost twice the size of Wales is currently on fire in Australia, killing several people and millions of animals. This is the latest news on the bushfires in Australia.

Australian wildfires - latest news

Australian-born MP pushes for parliamentary action on bushfires

Australian-born MP pushes for parliamentary action on bushfires

The fires are continuing across Australia

Australia wildfires: first rain arrives but officials warn blaze will 'take off' again

Some species in Australia are under extreme threat of extinction, says wildlife activist

Some species in Australia are under extreme threat of extinction, says wildlife activist

Australia fires: Mallacoota evacuee explains how he escaped the fire-hit town

Australia fires: Mallacoota evacuee explains how he escaped the fire-hit town

Firefighters have been tackling the blazes

Australia fires: Tourists evacuated from Kangaroo Island amid 'unstoppable' fires

Harvey Keaton was given his dad's medal for bravery posthumously

Toddler whose dad died fighting Australian bushfire receives bravery medal in his honour

Cobargo residents criticised PM Scott Morrison (right)

Australia wildfires: furious residents hit out at PM Scott Morrison

Firefighters battle with the huge wildfire in Australia

The Australian fires cover an area nearly twice the size of Wales

Australia's Rural Fire Service fight the blazes

Australian state declares week long 'emergency' as fires worsen

NSW Firefighters On High Alert Ahead Of New Year's Eve Fireworks Display

Sydney resident calls LBC to tell of "insane and biblical" fires in Australia

Andrew Castle heard from a man escaping the fires by boat

Australian wildfires: Remarkable interview live on LBC shows the devastation caused

Thousands of people are seeking refuge on beaches in Australia

Australia Fires: Thousands flee to sea as blazes ravage coastal towns

Fires have been raging across Australia

'It's too late to leave' residents warned as bushfires rage across Australia

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Brits in line for payout if they use less energy on Wednesday night as National Grid scheme kicks in

Scobie's book has accidentally printed with the name of a royal in the passage discussing concern about Archie's skin colour

Omid Scobie denies being responsible as royal 'mistakenly named as racist who asked about Archie's skin colour' in book

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David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for Rock n' Roll Suicide and Suffragette City sell at auction for £89k

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Scobie's book has accidentally printed with the name of a royal in the passage discussing concern about Archie's skin colour

Royal 'mistakenly named as racist who asked about Archie's skin colour' as Omid Scobie's book pulled over error
Pushkar Singh Dhami, right, chief minister of the state of Uttarakhand, greeting a worker rescued from the site of an under-construction road tunnel that collapsed in Silkyara in the northern Indian s

Indian rescuers pull out all 41 workers who were trapped in tunnel for 17 days

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Ruth Perry took her own life after a critical Ofsted inspection

Headteacher who took own life after critical Ofsted report 'was tearful and could not speak' during inspection
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Taylor Swift 'turned down an invitation to perform at Charles' coronation'

Taylor Swift 'turned down offer to perform at King Charles' coronation' as monarch 'doesn't have enough gravitas'
Warwick's students' union in the eighth in the UK to vote to ban meat and dairy as part of an ongoing campaign for more sustainable catering in higher education.

Where's the beef?: Vegan diet to be 'imposed' on Warwick University students after vote banning meat and dairy products
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Family of 10-month Israeli baby held hostage fear Hamas 'keeping him as a trophy' as he is not on latest release list
Lisa Wilkinson denied that greed was a factor in the company's demise

Wilko former boss denies greed was part of retail chain's collapse, after family pockets £9 million dividend

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Sadly 2023 looks like it will end as it began with Royals at war over a book and any reconciliation light years away

Sadly 2023 looks like it will end as it began with Royals at war over a book and any reconciliation light years away
The new book has claimed that Kate was 'cold' towards Meghan during her 'cries for help'.

Kate was ‘cold’ towards Meghan during ‘cries for help’ and jokingly ‘shivers’ at mention of Duchess’ name, book claims
Meghan Markle faces a court battle against her half-sister Samantha.

Markle v Markle: Meghan faces defamation trial against half-sister Samantha as judge tables court date

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'How stupid do they think we are?' David Lammy and caller discuss Conservatives' 'failed' Rwanda plan

'How stupid do they think we are?' David Lammy and caller discuss Conservatives' 'failed' Rwanda plan
Matthew Wright shuts down caller

'Suck it up': Matthew Wright shuts down caller who says the UK is 'changing' without his 'consent'
Jeremy Hunt has been compared to Titanic's captain

Jeremy Hunt is like Titanic's captain ordering lifeboats after he's smashed into the iceberg
Matthew Wright challenges caller who believes asylum seekers are 'not coming dangerous areas'

Matthew Wright challenges caller who believes asylum seekers are 'not coming from dangerous areas'
Michael Matheson is under pressure to reveal his ipad browsing history.

For want of a new SIM card, will a Health Secretary be lost?

David Cameron is not the change Scots are seeking

David Cameron is not the change Scots are seeking

Paul Brand caller says Suella Braverman is 'brave'.

Suella Braverman 'brave' for controversial comments surrounding pro-Palestine marches, says LBC caller
James O'Brien discusses Suella Braverman's 'destructionist' leadership style with a caller

'She's a destructionist': James O'Brien caller claims Suella Braverman governs like 'a five-year-old'
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'She definitely has something on him': Caller and James O'Brien debate why the PM hasn't sacked Suella Braverman yet
'A complete reset of the top' is needed says caller.

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