Invasive red fire ants have been found in Sydney. Here’s everything you need to know about the super pests.

New research reveals how British colonization transformed Australia's open woodlands into dense forests, increasing wildfire ...

From Spain to Greece, Europe is grappling with unprecedented wildfires that have killed dozens and forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. Australia is sending help, with two helicopters ...

Ports Australia chief executive officer Mike Gallacher said emergency crews are not currently equipped to deal with a lithium-ion battery blaze on a ship or inside a packed container yard, despite the ...

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Queensland Rural Fire Service community education officer Tim Watkins is warning those in the zone - the rural fringe around cities - that they must start taking action, developing fire plans, ...

Authorities have issued health warnings for Melbourne as bushfire smoke degrades the air quality across the city, as major fires in Victoria could continue to burn for days or even weeks. Air quality ...