Critically endangered regent honeyeater among impacted species, says BirdLife International
It is hoped the data will help determine where bushfires are likely to start, where they may be difficult to contain
Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwaters in recent days
No reports of any serious damage but trees toppled over, power knocked out
Officials warn that the threat is not over yet
Benign conditions of rain, cooler temperatures are helping efforts to contain remaining fires
His wife Megan received a bravery medal on his behalf at the funeral
Number of travellers booking visits to Australia has fallen 10-20 per cent
Roughly a billion animals are estimated to have died in the fires nationwide
In a letter to Scott Morrison, the premier says no one country can fight climate change alone