Out-of-control bushfires prompted the evacuations of hundreds of residents and tourists in rural southeast Australia, on Sunday (Oct 1) as the country sweltered in a heat wave.

Australia: ‘Out of control’ fires prompt evacuations as country swelters in ‘scorching’ heat

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Millions of dead and rotting fish have clogged a vast stretch of river near a remote town in the Australian Outback as a searing heatwave sweeps through the region.

Millions of dead fish clog up Australian river; Mysterious light spotted

Australian military assisted fire emergency and rescue personnel on Thursday (January 2) in Australia's south-east state of Victoria, where 50 fires are currently burning.

Australian military brings aid to fire-stricken communities in Victoria state

People have been banned from setting fires, and some major sports events have been cancelled

Australia battles 50 fires in heat wave, sparking warning, blackout fears