Several species are at "imminent risk of extinction" after the bushfires destroyed millions of acres of land. 

Australia's wildfires leave 113 animal species in need of urgent help

The man was rescued at 4am on Tuesday morning. 

Man rescued from rising floodwaters in Australia after 10 hours clinging to tree

It comes as Australia's largest city, Sydney, recorded its wettest day in over 15 months on Friday.

The capital region declared a state of emergency on Friday.

Officials have described the blaze as the worst in almost two decades.

Australian firefighters have released video of the moment a devastating wildfire sweeps across a road, destroying everything in its path.

An ITV News Correspondent is the talk of the town in Australia after she was pranked by her camera operator and staff at a wildlife park.


Officials said they dropped almost 1000kg of food to help endangered wallabies who live in bushfire-affected areas.

The fires in Australia have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 2000 homes since September.

Two more people were missing on Monday, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison battled an ongoing public relations disaster.

Sunday saw milder temperatures that brought hope of a respite from wildfires that have claimed 24 lives.

One fire has the potential to spread into Sydney’s outlying suburbs.

Still worse is expected in Australia’s wildfire crisis in the next few days amid high temperatures and strong winds.

The toddler son of a volunteer firefighter who died battling Australia's bushfires has received a bravery award on his father's behalf.

Australia's PM has been confronted by angry residents during a visit to a fire-ravaged town, with locals telling him to "p*** off".