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Residents across state’s west told to take action while bushfire continues to burn near BallaratTrack fire warnings with Vic EmergencyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAuthorities were on high alert for bushfires as temperatures rose across Victoria on Wednesday afternoon, with the state’s control centre warning the state was not...

Temperatures tipped to climb above 40C in parts of the state on Wednesday with extreme fire conditions forecast in six weather districtsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastOfficials are rushing to set up a long-term base camp for hundreds of firefighters with more than half of Victoria on high alert...

Firefighters continue to battle blazes as they brace for temperatures to exceed 40C in western parts of the state this weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSix homes have been destroyed by bushfires in Victoria, as authorities issue a warning of “grave concern” for fire danger in the state on...