Extreme fire danger is forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology, leading to fire bans affecting multiple local councils in the Hunter Valley.

The entities involved

• Hunter Valley →

  region of New South Wales, Australia

  • A winery opened in Hunter Valley, Coles reported a sales drop in Australia, and Tasmanian brewer Boag closed its doors.Sun 18:51
  • Community group challenges mining corporation while Minns plans legislation to allow increased production in Hunter Valley.Fri 04:47
• Cessnock →

  city in New South Wales, Australia

  • The timber industry historically drove the use of bullocks in Cessnock due to different agricultural needs and scale.Sat 00:47
  • Local councils in Cessnock and Dungog are debating and supporting/opposing grant overhaul and regional growth initiatives.Fri 00:57
• Bureau of Meteorology →

  Australian government agency responsible for providing meteorology services

  • El Niño affected conditions over the Indian Ocean, leading to monitoring of weather systems impacting Western Australia, including Perth and Kalgoorlie.05:47
  • The Bureau of Meteorology declared El Niño and urged households to prepare for severe weather.04:21