Three missing in central Victoria as out-of-control bushfires rage | Evening News Bulletin 9 January 2026

In this bulletin, ex tropical Cyclone Koji is downgraded, as flash flooding continues in Far North Queensland, human rights groups report more than a hundred deaths in Iranian protests. And in athletics, Australia wins gold in the mixed relay event at the World Cross Country Championships.

Tropical Cyclone Koji makes landfall in Queensland; Officials say the fire danger in Victoria is likely to persist for days; In tennis, Switzerland to face Poland in the United Cup final.

Tropical Cyclone Koji set to make landfall in Queensland; A state disaster declaration remains in place across fire-ravaged parts of Victoria; In tennis, Aryna Sabalenka books a spot in her third consecutive Brisbane International final.

Queenslanders brace for a category two cylcone after weeks of heavy rain.... fires continue to rage across Victoria and New South Wales as a heatwave reaches peak temperatures... and, in football, Wrexham stun Premier League side Nottingham Forest in an F-A Cup upset.

Fire crews in Victoria battle to control three large bushfires; Oil executives converge on the White House for a meeting with President Trump; In soccer, Wellington cement their place at the top of the A-League Men's ladder.

A state of disaster declared for multiple bushfire emergencies in Victoria; Iran's Supreme Leader signals a crackdown on escalating protests; Nick Kyrgios says he's not up to playing singles at the Australian Open.

Three people missing in central Victoria as out-of-control bushfires rage; US federal agents shoot two more civilians after fatal Minneapolis shooting; And in the NRL, the Dolphins struck by injury once again.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he doesn't regret the delay in calling a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack; New findings about microbes in bark that could fight climate change; And in football, an A-League player allowed to keep playing during his racism probe.

A federal royal commission announced into the Bondi attack, Elevated fire danger around the country, with a scorching day predicted, Steve Smith praises Australia's mentality after their dominant Ashes series

Anthony Albanese expected to announce a commonwealth royal commission after weeks of pressure; Catastrophic fire danger warnings issued for Victoria tomorrow; And in cricket, Australia's 4-1 Ashes domination of England is complete with win in the fifth test.