Flinders, Australia News

As he settles into life after politics, the former premier said he had also accepted a professorship at Flinders University and a visiting fellowship in political studies at the University of Auckland.

Firefighters were battling dozens of outbreaks yesterday - none so far threatening life or property - and authorities were warning of health risks as ambulance services treated people struck down by the heat.

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has urged people living near the bush to obey fire crews as temperatures soar across Australia.

Victoria's northern districts will continue under a second day of total fire bans on Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to hit 41 degrees.

As Melburnians flock to the coast for their summer holidays, RP Data statistics show Flinders home owners were the biggest winners.