Australia news live: Victorian fire ban to extend to entire state as minister warns of ‘very dire’ risks; heat hits Adelaide flying foxes

Jan 7, 2026 - 22:00
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Australia news live: Victorian fire ban to extend to entire state as minister warns of ‘very dire’ risks; heat hits Adelaide flying foxes

Bat Rescue South Australia reports a few hundred juveniles lost to heat. Follow today’s news live

Adelaide – a high of 39C

Canberra – a high of 38C

Sydney – a high of 33C

Darwin – a high of 32C

Melbourne – a high of 31C

Brisbane – a high of 29C

Perth – a high of 28C

Hobart – a high of 25C

The NSW government says it has reduced funding uncertainty for domestic and sexual violence support, homelessness services and family programs, through an end to short-term contracts for the community services sector.

We’re giving more security to local community organisations so they can focus on what they do best – supporting the children, families and communities who need them the most. Continue reading...

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