Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has announced Robert Purcell as the agency’s new chief executive, with his tenure ...

A PAIR of suspicious fires lit within the Wangaratta township overnight on Thursday are being investigated by police.

DAVE: Good morning boys; what an unbelievable weekend of sport we’ve just witnessed, with a double century, an eight-wicket ...

A large lorry fire has broken out on an industrial estate, the fire service has said. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ...

Spanish firefighters saved a goat stranded on the window sill of a fifth-floor apartment in Madrid in a dramatic rescue. The animal appeared unable to move from the precarious position before being ...

Chaos erupted at a UKIP rally in Manchester as counterprotestors clashed with police. Footage shows UKIP supporters marching ...

Art loving Angelenos will find themselves crisscrossing the city all through the weekend with various exhibitions, shows and ...

A major police search for a missing young runner is set to continue into a fifth day. Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen leaving her home in Tow Law, County Durham, just after 3pm on Tuesday. Her car, a ...

Victorian State Emergency Service volunteers say they are being pushed to the brink of suicide and homelessness because of ...

Monitor the weather at www.bom.gov.au and the fire situation at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or through your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky ...

Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...