Australian newsreader Brian Naylor died in the bush fires that swept through his country.

He and his wife Moiree were confirmed dead after one of the fires destroyed their home in Kinglake West on 7 February, 2009.

Mr Naylor, who was 78, was the chief newsreader at Channel Nine Melbourne from 1978 to 1998 and was known for ending his bulletins with: "May your news be good news. Good night."