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Further to our earlier advice, the ACT Emergency Services Agency has been advised the smoke haze over Canberra is expected to worsen. The smoke will continue to be blown...

The ACT Emergency Services Agency is currently receiving calls from the public concerned about the presence of smoke over Canberra. The smoke is coming from a fire at...

A fire at a Dickson restaurant has been extinguished this afternoon. ACT Fire and Rescue was alerted to the fire in a kitchen in a Woolley Street premise at...

As at 8.00am this morning there were 13 cases for heat related conditions since Monday 13 January 2014 . Eight patients were transferred to hospital: four to Canberra...

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) urges the community to be sensible while outdoors today while a TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place. The use of power tools and outdoor...

Roads ACT is currently placing crushed stone on a number of roads throughout Canberra to prevent damage from the heat. Signs warning of loose stones are posted at all...

ACT Emergency Services Agency Commissioner Dominic Lane has declared a Total Fire Ban for the whole of the ACT under Section 114 of the Emergencies Act 2004...

The ACT Government is warning the community to be aware of falling branches from large trees in the ACT. During periods of extended heat conditions large trees,...

The ACT Government reminds builders that dust suppression during construction is important during the current weather conditions in the ACT. The...

The ACT Government wishes to advise motorists and other road users of a temporary road closure of westbound lanes of Parkes Way and a nearby car park for the Triathlon...