Emergency-level bushfires continue to rage across Victoria after a state of disaster was declared by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen. Follow live.

Approximately 50 structures have so far been destroyed in the Ravenswood and Harcourt bushfire, according to emergency services.

More than 600 firefighters have been deployed and conditions are being closely monitored, but a southerly change forecast on Saturday afternoon is a concern among authorities.

Harcourt residents describe their devastation and gratitude in the wake of a massive blaze that swept through the town. 

North Queensland residents are readying themselves as a category two cyclone moves towards them. 

The new footage, reposted by the White House on social media, was recorded by the agent involved, and reveals the confrontation that led to the shooting as well as him swearing at her immediately afterwards.