Parts of WA, SA and Victoria under fire ban for Xmas

Fire authorities will monitor conditions in South Australia and Victoria in coming days, with hot temps elevating bushfire risk.

Xmas set to be dangerous for parts of the country due to bushfire threat

A total fire ban has been declared for Victoria on Boxing Day, while SA authorities are closing monitoring conditions over the next few days.

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A Christmas Eve miracle for fire ravaged town

A fire ravaged community has been allowed to briefly return to their homes to grab their Christmas presents in Western Victoria. It's as firefighters are simultaneously battling large blazes and preparing for conditions to worsen over the next two days.   

Holiday road toll rises as drivers head out on Christmas Eve

Queensland's on track to become the country's road fatality hot spot.  The most recent a 23-year-old man the passenger in a car which crashed into a pole in the states north this morning.

Christmas is on hold for Victorian firefighters ready to protect the state

Worst fire conditions for years expected over the next two days.

Neighbour devastated by death of 4yo boy in house fire

Neighbours have spoken of their devastation after the death of a boy in a house fire at Mandurah, south of Perth. (Photo credit: 7News)

Vic authorities warn of difficult fire conditions on Boxing Day and Friday

Authorities are talking up the danger the state faces, as three main bush fires burn out of control.

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Australia has sent over more aid supplies to help the recovery.