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Australia legend Shane Warne's 'baggy green' cap sale raises $692666 for bushfire victims
•Warne, 50, is one of many local and international athletes to support the fundraising for bushfire victims

Australia bushfires: At least 24 people killed, over six mn hectares of land lost; Victoria extends 'state of disaster' as threat intensifies
•In South Australia's Kangaroo Island, the bushfire threat on Thursday was escalated with 'a watch and act warning' issued for a fire near Parndana which according to the Country Fire Service (CFS) was uncontrolled and was burning in a southeasterly direction threatening the safety of people in the area.

Australia Fires: Military deployed to keep deadly fires from spreading further — 'It's an atomic bomb,' say authorities
•Authorities claim that the evacuations are likely the largest peacetime maritime rescue operation in Australian history.

Australia legend Shane Warne to auction his baggy green cap to raise money for bushfire victims
•Shane Warne has joined a growing list of Australian cricketers, who are raising money for the bushfire victims.

Australian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic says wildfires could cause organisers to delay first Grand Slam of season
•Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major, saying organisers may have to consider delaying the tournament if conditions around Melbourne deteriorate.

Big Bash League: Match called off due to 'dangerous and unreasonable playing conditions' caused by bushfire smoke in Canberra
•Chasing 162 for victory against Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Thunder were 40-1 in the fifth over when the contest was halted because of lack of visibility and poor air quality caused by smoke.

Final round of the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship in Australia cancelled due to raging bushfires
•Organisers Tuesday cancelled this week's Rally Australia, the final round of the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship, because of bushfires raging near the Coffs Harbour venue in New South Wales.



