Residents told stay away as fire burns out of control Hundreds of residents who evacuated their Queensland town are being told it's unsafe to return as firefighters battle to contain a bushfire threatening homes. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
Extreme heat is a killer for outdoor sporting events – let’s plan properly to keep everyone safe Attending outdoor sporting events can be life-threatening. Amid soaring temperatures, event organisers need to take extra care – not just for athletes, but also for officials, spectators and volunteers. The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024
Charge over SES volunteer's death in 2022 floods Two years after an SES volunteer died in floodwaters, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has been charged with the matter set to appear in court this month. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes A wildfire in eastern Australia is suspected to have killed a man, destroyed more than 50 homes and razed 49,000 acres of farm and scrubland The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Houses, sheds and cars destroyed, multiple firefighters require treatment in Millmerran bushfire Queensland Fire and Emergency Services confirmed the property losses and Superintendent Wayne Waltisbuhl said crews are working to access more properties to assess the damage. ABC News · Jan 9, 2023
Rural firies save Wieambilla good samaritan Alan Dare's property from suspicious bushfire Queensland Fire and Emergency Services say it is too early to determine the cause of the blaze, but are treating the bushfire as suspicious. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
Severe weather warning issued for north Queensland as rain falls after 'lacklustre' wet season After a somewhat lacklustre wet season in north Queensland the Bureau of Meteorology warns that up to 300mm could fall in just six hours if a low pressure system comes onshore. ABC News · Apr 21, 2022
Report raises doubt about cause of bushfire that razed Binna Burra Lodge An internal Queensland Fire and Emergency Services report into a Gold Coast bushfire that destroyed the Binna Burra lodge casts doubt over original claims it was started by a cigarette. ABC News · Feb 3, 2022