Grass fire near Federal Highway, Canberra, under control
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.
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.
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The University of Melbourne mourns the loss of its first female vice-chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO, a transformative science leader who died from cancer at 52.
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby greenlights a 12-unit development in Gnarabup, rejecting nearly all appeal claims. The decision highlights tensions between tourism growth and coastal protection in the Margaret River region.
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Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
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Acting PM Richard Marles announces a new Defence Delivery Agency to manage major projects and curb cost blowouts, but declines to rule out future redundancies. Read the details of the major restructure.
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Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Fecal contamination in Peterson Creek puts Tablelands' iconic platypus at risk. Authorities investigate sewage sources as community demands action.
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Federal government accelerates controversial land clearing regulations amid concerns farmers would clear vegetation before new laws take effect. No transition period provided.
Conservationists install protective fencing on Mount Lewis to save Australia's critically endangered armoured mistfrogs from feral pigs. The urgent intervention aims to prevent extinction.
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Environment Minister announces River Murray water buybacks as climate conference fails. SA Conservation Council warns basin continues to decline. Read the full story.
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