With parts of the east coast of Australia bracing for bushfire conditions this weekend, here’s a reminder of our essential bushfire preparation guide. As emergency services advise: Take the time to prepare your home, make a plan and stay calm. Find out more: https://qbe.co/2zWUBCs | QBE Insurance Australia

With bushfire season upon us, it’s a good idea to stay connected with your community. That way you can keep tabs on your neighbours in an emergency and share tips on getting your home bushfire ready. For 6 ways to prepare your home, along with results from our survey of 1,000 Australians, see our article: https://qbe.co/3FnmyoD | QBE Insurance Australia

A bushfire outside of Perth destroyed dozens of homes as the Western Australian city remains in Covid lockdown. This helicopter footage shows some of the destruction. https://bbc.in/3cyZm9y | BBC News

This terrifying footage shows just how fast a bushfire can spread in Australia | NowThis

More than one billion animals are thought to have perished in Australia's bushfires, but wildlife carers are doing all they can to help the ones who have survived. | SBS News