Australia bushfires continue

Rescuers are resuming the search for victims of Australia\'s bushfires amid fears the death toll will rise further.



At least 173 people have died and hundreds more have been injured by blazes sweeping across Victoria state.



Residents in many areas are still on alert as more than a dozen fires continue to burn uncontrolled.



A 100-strong police task force has been launched to investigate the fires.



Some are being treated as arson.



Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has described the incident as a mass murder.