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NSW fires live: premier says ‘not much left in Balmoral’ as South Australia bushfires continue to rage – latest | NSW fires live: premier says ‘not much left in Balmoral’ as South Australia bushfires continue to rage – latest |
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PM says link between extreme weather and climate change won’t change policy. Victoria and SA still under bushfire threat as NSW surveys damage. Follow the latest news and updates | PM says link between extreme weather and climate change won’t change policy. Victoria and SA still under bushfire threat as NSW surveys damage. Follow the latest news and updates |
We are still waiting on Anthony Albanese’s press conference. | |
It should be soon | |
The smoke has officially made its way north. | |
Which brings Scott Morrison back in to the frame: | Which brings Scott Morrison back in to the frame: |
The commissioner finishes with how proud he is of the fire services: | The commissioner finishes with how proud he is of the fire services: |
Shane Fitzsimmons on Balmoral: | Shane Fitzsimmons on Balmoral: |
Commissioner Fitzsimmons on what is coming up: | Commissioner Fitzsimmons on what is coming up: |
RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons on that same issue: | RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons on that same issue: |
Scott Morrison on the fatigue volunteers are facing: | Scott Morrison on the fatigue volunteers are facing: |
Scott Morrison on the scheduled March Coag: | Scott Morrison on the scheduled March Coag: |
From Australian Associated Press: | From Australian Associated Press: |
More than 3,000 properties in the Adelaide Hills remain without power as a result of the devastating bushfire that swept through the region and continues to burn. | More than 3,000 properties in the Adelaide Hills remain without power as a result of the devastating bushfire that swept through the region and continues to burn. |
SA Power Networks says crews are working in a number of areas to restore electricity supply. | SA Power Networks says crews are working in a number of areas to restore electricity supply. |
But it says the timeframe to have all power restored is unclear, and in some cases it could take several days depending on access and the extent of the damage. | But it says the timeframe to have all power restored is unclear, and in some cases it could take several days depending on access and the extent of the damage. |
The company said it had already identified a number of spots where trees had fallen on powerlines. | The company said it had already identified a number of spots where trees had fallen on powerlines. |
“Anyone in fire-damaged areas is urged to keep clear of power poles and wires as there may still be some that haven’t been inspected,” it said. | “Anyone in fire-damaged areas is urged to keep clear of power poles and wires as there may still be some that haven’t been inspected,” it said. |
Among those without electricity are properties in Woodside, Lenswood, Mt Torrens, Charleston and Lobethal. | Among those without electricity are properties in Woodside, Lenswood, Mt Torrens, Charleston and Lobethal. |
The Adelaide Hills fire has so far burnt out more than 25,000 hectares inside a 127km perimeter. | The Adelaide Hills fire has so far burnt out more than 25,000 hectares inside a 127km perimeter. |
A watch and act warning remains in place for the blaze which has destroyed at least 15 homes. | A watch and act warning remains in place for the blaze which has destroyed at least 15 homes. |
RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons says fire authorities don’t expect any real relief in terms of conditions until well into January. | RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons says fire authorities don’t expect any real relief in terms of conditions until well into January. |
Gladys Berejiklian: | Gladys Berejiklian: |
Question: There’s been concern in Balmoral specifically about when people will be able to get back in and see whether or not their home is still standing? | Question: There’s been concern in Balmoral specifically about when people will be able to get back in and see whether or not their home is still standing? |
Berejiklian: | Berejiklian: |
Scott Morrison: | Scott Morrison: |
Scott Morrison is called to the front – he starts with a repeated call for “kindness”: | Scott Morrison is called to the front – he starts with a repeated call for “kindness”: |
Berejiklian finishes with this: | Berejiklian finishes with this: |