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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 updatesPM 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: