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NSW bushfires

Bushfires Merge Into One Giant Mega Blaze As Sydney Chokes
The mega fire will take weeks to control.
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Australia Faces Horror Weekend Of Bushfires
Dangerous conditions are set to get worse this weekend as temperatures soar and blazes rage across the country.
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Former Biggest Loser Star Talks Bushfires And Life As Firefighter
You may recognise him from The Biggest Loser, but these days Sam Rouen is saving lives as a NSW firefighter.
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Fire And Ice: NSW Hit With 'Dangerous' Weather Conditions For Start Of Summer
Authorities warn that "conditions are set to worsen under strong winds" in bushfire zones, while snow is forecast for the next three days in the alps.
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Russell Crowe Raises $400,000 For Australian Bushfires
The actor hand-delivered the cheques to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.
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Australia Faces 'Heightened Risk' Of Heatwaves And Bushfires This Summer
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the coming months will be drier and warmer as the bushfire season continues.
By Sonali Paul, Reuters

Sydney 5 Minute Storm Wreaks Havoc, Houses To Go Without Power
Many NSW residents have no electricity as authorities warn more storms are forecast for the weekend.
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Lewis The Koala Dies After Being Rescued From Bushfires
Ellenborough Lewis spent his final moments at Port Macquarie Koala Hospital after local woman Toni Doherty rescued him with the shirt off her own back.
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Why You Shouldn't Be Exercising In The Bushfire Smoke
Health experts have warned Australians of the dangers of exercising outside as smoke haze continues to impact air quality.
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Viral Koala Rescued From Bushfires Faces Uncertain Future
Koala Hospital has delivered a devastating update on the koala saved from fires by woman with the shirt off her own back.
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