Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.

Temperatures rose as much as 34 degrees above average in Victoria, Australia, where wildfires have already destroyed 750,000 acres and more 100 homes and buildings. It is the worst heat wave for the country since the catastrophic wildfires of 2020.

Firefighters warned millions of Australians of "catastrophic" bushfire dangers on Thursday as they battled multiple blazes stoked by a heatwave blanketing the country.Firefighters are already trying to contain blazes dotted across the states of Victoria and New South Wales.

The country is in the midst of a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple bush fires were burning in the state of Victoria.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a wide-ranging royal commission into antisemitism, weeks after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Tuesday its Chief Executive Officer Amanda Lacaze was retiring after 12 years, just as Western countries seek greater security of supply for the metals for which Lynas is the top Western producer.

SYDNEY: Australia will hold a national day of mourning on Jan 22 for the 15 people killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday (Jan 13)."This will have a

Australia captain Alyssa Healy is retiring following India's upcoming tour, ending a 15-year international career including eight World Cup titles. The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats with 275 dismissals following her national debut in 2010.