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COMMENT: Scott Morrison needs to note what is happening and where it might all go.
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Many people said the map put the fires into perspective for them.
Aussie bush fires: Kmart mums' 'rude' ScoMo prank goes viral
Kmart mums' groups in Australia have taken a creative approach to protesting their PM.
'It's a hell-scape': Kiwi uni student fights Aussie bush fires on summer job
Forestry student Fergus Simpson had never previously fought fires and is now on shift.
Chris Hemsworth announces million-dollar bush fire donation
'Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated.'
'Forever fires': How the Australia bush fires compare to other disasters
The bush fires sweeping the country have shocked Aussies in their size and ferociousness.
Australia's bush fires: Nearly 200 people charged with fire offences
Residents would have to be from "Mars in a bubble" not to realise how dangerous it was.
Four children each awarded $1.25m of dead dad's lotto winnings
Four children went to court to claim some of their estranged dad's Lotto win.
Spared by 'wind of God': Family's thanks after escape from Mallacoota
Hundreds had taken shelter inside a cinema with the fires closing in. But they were saved.
Kylie's $15m tourism ad pulled amid bush fire crisis
Tourism Australia has pulled its new TV advert amid the worsening bush fire crisis.
Massive Cold Chisel concert cancelled due to bush fires
A Cold Chisel concert has been cancelled just hours before it was due to start today.
Marlins bagged at junior fishing tournament
Despite catching a 203.6kg blue marlin, Oliver Avery's catch didn't win the tournament.
The springs ran dry. Then this Australian town burned
New York Times: Residents in some lush rural places thought blazes would never reach them.
As fires spread, so do player concerns ahead of Australian Open
New York Times: Novak Djokovic to put air quality considerations on pre tournament agenda.
A little goes a long way - Kiwis donate to bush fire relief
Kiwis have donated $31,000 to Givealittle to help Australian bush fire relief efforts.
Soaring temperatures: Expert warns worst is yet to come for Australia
'We are still a month away from the riskiest time.'
Kiwi firefighter returns to hell of firefighting frontline in Oz
"I don't want our guys going anywhere near that one way ticket."
Kiwi facing $1.7m theft charge locked in Singapore prison
Richard Whitham was charged with theft in June 2018 - he is still to face court.
Kiwi star in fundraising drive for bush fire victims
Parris Goebel dismisses criticism of move on Instagram.
Air NZ donates $100K to help Aussie families
Air New Zealand is lending support to Australia.
As fires rage, Australia sees its leader as missing in action
New York Times: Country venting frustration with PM over nonchalant response to disaster.
Nicole Kidman's personal tragedy in Aussie bushfire crisis
Nicole Kidman was visibly upset about the disaster at a Golden Globes event.
Diver dies after shark attack at Cull Island, Western Australia
Shark sighted in the area earlier in the day before fatal attack.
Live: Fears three Oz bushfires to merge into 'mega-blaze'
Residents in the line of fire are still choosing to stay despite the threat.
Auckland's 'apocalyptic' orange skies clear as bush fire smoke blows away from NZ
Auckland and Northland were plunged into gloom as the haze hit the North Island.
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos'
Devastating wildfires have undone decades of careful conservation work on Kangaroo Island.
'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.
'Looks like lava': Incredible image of fire on hillside
'Balmattum Hill is really glowing tonight.'
Wind change likely to push Australian bushfire smoke away
Smoke from the Australian bushfires affected the atmosphere above the North Island.
'Apocalyptic' scenes in NSW town of Eden, which hasn't seen sunlight for 14 hours
The smoke is so thick the town hadn't seen sunlight for 14 hours.
Horror images show mass animal deaths from Australian bushfires
WARNING: Graphic: Drive into the fire-ravaged town of Batlow shows the true horror.
Greta Thunberg takes swipe at Aussie leaders
Teen activist Greta Thunberg has taken a swipe at Australia's leaders.
'Eerie and scary': Smoke from bushfires turns NZ skies dark
Smoke from the Australian bushfires has made its way over the Tasman Sea again.