There have been nine confirmed casualties this bushfire season

Volunteers who are also government employees were last week granted additional paid leave to help fight the blazes

The last few months have seen more than 900 homes lost across the dry continent

News of his holiday prompted street protests and widespread criticism on social media

One person died in South Australia, another critically injured and 15 homes destroyed

Climate protesters marched on PM Scott Morrison's official residence to demand curbs on greenhouse gas emissions

No shopkeeper to be allowed to keep filled cylinders open outside shops

More than 600 homes have been destroyed, six people have died since the crisis began

50 fires sprung up in South Australia state, where officials lifted the fire danger warning to 'catastrophic'

We are prepared for any flare-ups as they occur says LAFD