The Daily Aus Headlines: Two adults and a child missing in Vic bushfires
Jan 9, 2026
Devastating bushfires in central Victoria are leaving destruction in their wake, with three people reported missing as conditions worsen. In Oregon, federal immigration officers have shot two individuals outside a hospital amid rising tensions. In sports news, Nick Kyrgios has chosen to withdraw from singles at the Australian Open, opting to play doubles instead. On a brighter note, 21-year-old Teagan Croft has been cast as Rapunzel in Disney's live-action adaptation of Tangled. Tune in for these compelling updates!
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Catastrophic Fires And Extreme Heat
- Central Victoria faced catastrophic bushfire conditions with dozens of fires and widespread property loss.
- A major heatwave pushed temperatures to 43–45°C, worsening fire danger and threats to towns like Longwood.
Immigration Officers Shoot Two In Portland
- Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people outside a Portland hospital during a vehicle stop.
- Homeland Security says an agent fired after a driver allegedly attempted to run over agents, and victims were later found nearby.
Kyrgios Rules Out Singles At AO
- Nick Kyrgios will skip singles at the Australian Open and only play doubles with Thanasi Kokkinakis.
- Multiple wrist and knee surgeries limited his singles to seven matches in three years and left his ranking at 670.