Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.
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Australian Police Detain 7 on Suspicion of Planning a ‘Violent Act’
The men were held for about 24 hours on suspicion of holding a “radical Islamic ideology.” The police released them after apparently failing to find evidence.
Australia Doubles Down on Gun Control in Wake of Bondi Beach Shooting
The country has long looked warily at the cycle of gun violence in the United States, where meaningful changes in policy have been rare.
Ahmed el Ahmed, Who Tackled One of the Bondi Beach Gunmen, Is Recovering in a Hospital
Video of Ahmed el Ahmed disarming one of the gunmen has gone viral, and officials around the world have hailed his bravery.
Suspects in Bondi Beach Shooting Identified as Father and Son
Officials said the father had been living in Australia since 1998, and that neither man appeared to have a criminal record before the mass shooting on Sunday.
Bondi Beach Is One of Australia’s Most Famous Destinations
At least 15 people were killed and dozens of others wounded on Sunday in a shooting at the beach, the police said.
Bondi Beach Is One of Australia’s Most Famous Destinations
At least 10 people were killed on Sunday in a shooting at the beach, the police said.
Firefighter Is Killed as Multiple Wildfires Burn in Australia
The firefighter died after being struck by a tree. Dozens of homes in two states have been lost as hot, windy conditions point to a challenging fire season.
Large Shark Kills Surfer Near Sydney, Police Say
The authorities in Australia closed beaches in the northern Sydney suburbs after the attack.
Large Shark Kills Surfer Near Sydney, Police Say
The authorities in Australia closed beaches in the northern Sydney suburbs after the attack.