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Archive for February 4th, 2021
NT declares 10 Melbourne suburbs hotspots
The Northern Territory has declared 10 Melbourne suburbs COVID-19 hotspots after a quarantine worker linked to the Australian Open was diagnosed with the virus. February 4, 2020 The Northern Territory has declared parts of Melbourne as COVID-19 hotspots after a hotel quarantine worker linked to the Australian Open tested positive for the virus. The 26-year-old […]
Homes lost in WA bushfire revised up to 81
The number of homes lost to a bushfire in Perth’s northeast has been revised up to 81 as firefighters battle the blaze in gusty winds for the fourth day. February 4, 2020 The number of homes destroyed by an out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s northeast has been revised up to more than 80 as firefighters battle […]
Animals find WA bushfire refuge in stables
Perth’s premier thoroughbred auction house has flung open its stable doors to homeless animals following the devastating bushfires in the city’s northeast. February 4, 2020 Perth’s premier thoroughbred auction house has become a Noah’s Ark following devastating bushfires that have destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundreds of rural properties to be evacuated. The massive […]
Air tankers save homes from WA bushfire
Strong winds are set to again test firefighters battling a blaze in Perth’s northeast after air tankers saved more homes from burning overnight. February 4, 2020 An out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s northeastern suburbs has been stopped from claiming more homes overnight, but strong winds are set to test firefighters for the fourth day. The massive […]