They Said It

We left Scamander and it looked as though you were entering the doors of hell. - Councillor David Clement on the Tasmanian bushfire

Scamander Faces Regrets And Ruins

THE most destructive Tasmanian bushfire in years menaced the island's east coast last night, challenging fire authorities' message that defended property would survive.

Tasmania Heartbreak As Scamander Faces Ruins And Regrets

THE most destructive Tasmanian bushfire in years menaced the island's east coast last night, challenging fire authorities' message that defended property would survive.

Tasmanian Homes Lost As Fire Jumps River

HOMES burned last night in the small town of Scamander on Tasmania's east coast, after a bushfire swept rapidly down from nearby forests.