More than 600 firefighters have been deployed and conditions are being closely monitored, but a southerly change forecast on Saturday afternoon is a concern among authorities.

Mr O'Brien has dedicated his life to volunteering with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) since he first joined in 1970. It's ...

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A catastrophic fire danger warning has been issued to residents in the NSW lower central west plains for today and more than 20 schools have been closed. The NSW Rural Fire Service issued the ...

A Mid-North Coast MP who was on the frontline of the devastating bushfires in Victoria has put out a call for more desperately needed RFS volunteers.

A southerly wind change moved across the fireground overnight, easing conditions and reducing fire intensity. The fire is burning north of Sanctuary Point, south of The Wool Rd and along Larmer Ave.