Smoke from the massive bushfires that hit Australia in the 2019-20 summer was linked to more than 445 deaths and more than 4,000 hospitalisations over several months, as per a government inquiry.

Smoke from Australia bushfires linked to hundreds of deaths

Australia declared an emergency in its capital city Canberra in the wake of bushfires threat due to rising temperatures and strong winds. "A state of emergency is the strongest signal we can send to the ACT community that they must prepare themselves and their families," Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory Andrew Barr said.

Amid bushfire threat, emergency declared in Australian capital Canberra

Sydney's iconic Opera House was lit up on Saturday with images of valiant firefighters who are battling devastating blazes in Australia. The light installation came as a gesture of gratitude and hope to all those affected by the country’s ongoing bushfire crisis.

Australia bushfires: Sydney Opera House lights up in tribute to valiant firefighters

Amid the raging bushfires in Australia, thousands of protesters marched on Friday to call on the government to take measures to tackle global warming. The protesters also asked for the government to cut back on fossil fuels.

Australia bushfires: Thousands take streets to call for climate action; demands PM's resgination

As 24 people were killed in massive bushfires that caused great damage in Australia, #prayforAustralia trends on Twitter as netizens sought to turn world's attention towards massive crisis.

As 24 die in Australia bushfires, #PrayforAustralia trends in Twitter

Massive bushfires in Australia caused new concerns when the smoke reached neighbouring country New Zealand, forcing people to dial emergency numbers when they spotted orange skies.

New Zealand: People call emergency services after skies turn orange due to bushfires

Three people caught in bushfires in Australia's southeast are feared dead, officials said on Tuesday as thousands of tourists, residents remain stranded because of fires encircling the region.

Australia bushfires: Three feared dead as thousands trapped on burning beach

Australian officials have refused to back petition signed by 270,000 people that seeks to cancel Sydney's famous fireworks on New Year's Eve. Change.org petition said that Sydney is spending Aus$6.

Sydney to continue New Year Eve's fireworks despite massive protest petition

As parts of Australia continue to battle bushfires, residents in Sydney celebrated as the city received much-need rainfall on Christmas Eve. The rain brought some relief for the firefighters who have been battling the blazes non-stop for weeks with over seventy wildfires still raging in New South Wales, including the massive Gospers mountain blaze near Sydney.

Sydney, Brisbane residents get rain respite amid wildfire

Thousands gathered at Sydney's town hall on Wednesday to protest against problems caused by fires and haze in Australia's biggest city. Protesters wearing face masks demanded action from the government even as the government tried to defend its policies.

Protesters gather in Sydney to attack govt policy on climate change

An Australian national has been accused of intentionally lighting a fire which led to out-of-control bushfires in order to protect his cannabis crop. The police in Australia charged a 51-year-old man, who appeared before a court on Saturday, for deliberately setting fire at Ebor in New South Wales.

Australian man accused of starting bushfires to protect his cannabis crop