Disaster declared as NSW firefighters continue to battle 20 uncontained bushfires

Albanese warns of ‘difficult’ summer amid fears strong winds could fan fires that destroyed at least 12 homes in Koolewong and four at BulahdelahFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has warned of a “difficult” summer bushfire season ahead, as a natural disaster is declared in parts of New South Wales and crews battling more than 70 fires brace for unfavourable winds on Sunday.The most destructive blaze – an out-of-control bushfire at Koolewong, not far from built-up areas of the Central Coast – destroyed more than 12 homes on Saturday.Central CoastMid CoastUpper HunterMuswellbrookWarrumbungleDubbo Continue reading…