Bushfires
Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'
Almost three billion animals died or were displaced in Australia's recent bushfires, which burned an area the size of England, scientists say.
Buy from the bush boost for stricken Australian communities
What began as an instagram account showcasing rural producers and artisans in Australian areas affected by drought and bushfires, has ended up helping to keep businesses afloat. Buy from the Bush… Audio
THL profits under pressure from bushfires and coronavirus
The Australian bushfires and the Wuhan coronavirus will put further pressure on the profit of Tourism Holdings, the extent of which will be revealed at the end of the month. Audio
Coronavirus quarantine, climate risks, Canberra fire, Barnaby's not back
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about Australia's response to coronavirus and concerns about the impact on the tertiary sector. There's a rift within the government over… Audio
Australian bushfire smoke poses ongoing health risk
Dr Gabriel da Silva is a specialist in atmospheric chemistry at the University of Melbourne and is concerned about what bushfire affected communities in both urban and rural Australia have been… Audio
Tennis correspondent David Luddy at the Australian Open
Tennis correspondent David Luddy joins the show live from the 108th edition of the Open at Melbourne Park for an update on all the latest. Audio
Australian urban planner: 'Fire tends to find the weak point in what we do'
In the past two months, bushfires have encroached on Australian cities. As people move out to the edges of their cities, sensible urban planning is urgently needed to mitigate future risk… Audio
Kennedy Warne: 60 hours on a burning island
Earlier this month, nature writer Kennedy Warne was in South Australia's Kangaroo Island to report on its unique wildlife for National Geographic. When bushfires struck, he instead became witness to a… Audio, Gallery
Australia fires: Is indigenous burning the answer?
The idea of fighting fire with fire, it's a concept rooted deep in Australia's aboriginal culture.
Indigenous fire management practices have found the spotlight amid the country's bush fire crisis… Audio
Ecologist sceptical of petition to bring koalas to NZ
Australia's Environment Minister Sussan Ley says the country's koala population has taken an "extraordinary hit" in the bush fire crisis and they could formally be classified as endangered. Ms Ley… Audio
The people caring for animals affected by Australia's bushfires
Hana Cherry from Animal Rescue Collective shares her firsthand understanding of the confronting reality of the bushfires on wild and domestic animals and how best to help. Audio
Defence Minister asks for national fire risk assessment as bush fires across the Tasman
The Defence Minister has asked for a national fire risk assessment as bush fires rage in Australia. Ron Mark says there's nothing to prevent large-scale blazes from also happening in New Zealand. It… Audio
Crisis donation and the Australian bush fires
There has been an ongoing storm on social media about donations and fundraising for supporting those impacted by the fires in Australia. Audio
New South Wales woman delivering food and water to bushfire affected animals
It's estimated half a billion animals have perished in the Australian wildfires with volunteers scrambling to rescue those left behind. New South Wales woman Lucy Hoy has been setting up food and… Audio
Four people missing and hundreds of homes destroyed in Victoria
Four people remain missing in Victoria and at least 200 homes have been destroyed. A plan to fly three hundred people out of the East Gippsland town of Mallacoota has been abandoned for the day… Audio
New Zealander considering moving back because of Australia wildfires
A New Zealander living in New South Wales says she's living in a constant state of anxiety as raging bushfires burn less than one-hundred kilometres away from her home. Michelle Simpson, who lives in… Audio
Three separate bushfires break out across central North Island
Firefighters are battling three separate bushfires across the central North Island. In Napier, emergency services are fighting a large fire on Tangoio Settlement Road that has spread through at least… Audio
Offering fire-affected farmers free accommodation
Friends Mark Warren and Nathan Addis have set up a Facebook page calling for New Zealanders to show the Anzac spirit and offer a place to stay for those affected by the Australian bushfires. Audio
Australia bushfires cause indescribable 'hell' and 'devastation'
Authorities are warning NSW's fire nightmare is far from over with fears spreading fires will cause "damage and destruction" before the night is over.
Australia sizzles as Scott Morrison feels the heat over holiday
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about the bushfires still raging as temperatures soar in a heatwave hitting parts of the country, while Prime Minister Scott Morrison is… Audio