The Bureau of Meteorology has lifted its severe thunderstorm warning for the ACT after a storm brought damaging winds and hail. At least 20 calls for assistance were logged. Stay safe with our updated safety advice.
Canberra residents urged to stay vigilant after recent heatwave and fires. Thunderstorms forecast, with emergency crews deployed to Victoria. Stay prepared.
Emergency services rushed to a suburban street in Kirwan after a car burst into flames. No injuries were reported. Read the full details of the response.
The ACT Government is pushing ahead with a new $150 million aquatic centre in Woden, despite facing criticism over costs and transparency. Discover the details and the political debate.
ACT Policing calls for public help to identify a man and woman linked to multiple alleged thefts at a Gungahlin store. Items worth over $2000 were taken between December and January.
Yass Valley Council rejects moving the ACT border to keep lucrative Parkwood housing land, citing a 'substantial and growing revenue base' crucial for its financial future.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria as multiple bushfires threaten communities. Premier Jacinta Allan urges residents to heed warnings and prepare to evacuate. Stay informed.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
The ACT has issued its first total fire ban since 2020 for Saturday, January 10, as a severe heatwave and strong winds create extreme bushfire danger. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant.
Cairns Regional Council advises residents to stock water and move cars to higher ground as severe weather intensifies. Stay informed with the latest updates and safety instructions.
New research reveals Canberra's emergency departments face a surge in heat-related cases as climate warms. Vulnerable groups identified. Read the urgent call for action.
Child development expert Kelsie Prabawa-Sear explains why Australian children's screen time habits are shaped by adult behaviour. Learn how modelling digital downtime is crucial for healthy development.
An out-of-control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes, forcing the closure of Roe Highway. Residents in High Wycombe are told it's too late to leave. Get the latest emergency updates.
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for parts of Western Australia, with damaging winds and thunderstorms expected to batter the region. Residents urged to take immediate precautions.
Australians now have free, round-the-clock access to trusted health advice via 1800MEDICARE. The service connects callers to a registered nurse for non-emergency support, reducing pressure on hospitals.
Residents of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands are urged to prepare immediately for a dangerous tropical low, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding. This is your final chance to get ready.
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
Two people suffered serious injuries in a fire at Havelock House, a social housing complex in Canberra's Turner. Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Monday morning.
Australia calls for a Venezuelan power transition reflecting the people's will after US military action captures President Maduro. Smartraveller issues urgent 'leave now' advice for Australians.
ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
Residents in Dandaragan and Yathroo are under a Watch and Act alert for a dangerous bushfire. DFES warns of a possible threat to lives and homes. Get the latest advice and updates.
A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.
Australian officials are working to confirm the reported death of Russell Allen Wilson in Ukraine. DFAT warns against all travel to the active warzone.
Canberrans are urged to prepare as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for New Year's Eve, forecasting damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. Stay safe and follow emergency advice.
A flood warning is in place for the Tully River in Far North Queensland as heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise rapidly. Residents are urged to stay informed and prepare now.
A third-generation Canberra transport operator was days from shutting its Fyshwick depot, citing a 'toxic' mix of high costs and red tape. Discover how a FlixBus deal saved it and the wider pressures on ACT businesses.