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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - ACT Region

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the ACT region. Damaging winds, heavy rain and hail are likely to impact Canberra throughout this...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Barton Highway

There has been a motor vehicle incident on the Barton Highway, south of Murrumbateman.  The Barton Highway is closed in both directions and will be for some time....

Prescribed burns in the ACT

Three prescribed burns will be conducted over the next two days, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions. Black Mountain Reserve - Today (Wed 5...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Hey Canberra, The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for the ACT. If safe to do so, the ACT State Emergency Service advises that you: Move your...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Tuggeranong Parkway

A motor vehicle accident has occured on the northbound lane on the Tuggeranong Parkway, between the intersection of Hindmarsh Drive and Cotter Road. ACT Ambulance...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Melba

A motor vehicle incident has occured on the northbound lane on Kingsford Smith Drive, near Chinner Crescent, Melba. The northbound lane of Kingsford Smith Drive in this...

Prescribed Burn - Tharwa

A prescribed burn is taking place today near Tharwa, south of Canberra. Smoke and flames may be visible in the area while the burn is underway. The burn is scheduled to...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Barton Highway

A motor vehicle incident has occured westbound on the Barton Highway at the intersection of Kurringa Drive and Clarrie Hermes Drive.Two westbound lanes are closed. ACT...

Grass fire - Majura

Crews have contained a grass fire between Majura Road and Sutton Road in Majura. No properties are under threat.    ACT Fire & Rescue, ACT Rural Fire...