Most active fires contained on Sunday as disaster payments announced after at least 12 homes in Koolewong and four at Bulahdelah were destroyed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has warned of a “difficult” summer bushfire season ahead, as a natural disaster was declared in parts of New South Wales and crews battling more than 70 fires gained the upper hand on Sunday. The most destructive blaze – an out-of-control bushfire at Koolewong, not far from built-up areas of the Central Coast – destroyed more than 12 homes on Saturday. The threat had eased by midday on Sunday, as strong winds gave way to a cool change. Central Coast Mid Coast Upper Hunter Muswellbrook Warrumbungle Dubbo Continue reading...
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Albanese warns of ‘difficult’ bushfire season ahead as cooler conditions bring relief to disaster-ravaged NSW
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of a challenging upcoming bushfire season. This follows a natural disaster declaration in parts of New South Wales after at least 16 homes were destroyed in Koolewong and Bulahdelah over the weekend.
Ben Smee and AAPThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-07 · 04:44 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of a challenging upcoming bushfire season. This follows a natural disaster declaration in parts of New South Wales after at least 16 homes were destroyed in Koolewong and Bulahdelah over the weekend. On Sunday, crews gained control over most of the 70 active fires, including a destructive blaze at Koolewong, as cooler conditions arrived. Disaster payments have been announced for affected residents. The most active fires were contained on Sunday as strong winds gave way to a cool change.
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At least four homes at Bulahdelah were destroyed.
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More than 12 homes were destroyed in Koolewong on Saturday.
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A natural disaster was declared in parts of New South Wales.
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Anthony Albanese has warned of a “difficult” summer bushfire season ahead.
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Crews battling more than 70 fires gained the upper hand on Sunday.
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