Hazard Reduction Burns

Prescribed burns are being conducted today and tomorrow in the ACT. A seven hectare burn at the Gossan Hill Nature Reserve began yesterday and is expected to be...

Hazard Reduction Burns

Prescribed burns are being conducted today and tomorrow in the ACT. A seven hectare burn at the Gossan Hill Nature Reserve began yesterday and is expected to be...

Test of telephone warning system underway

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) has commenced a test of the national telephone based emergency warning system, EMERGENCY ALERT. The exercise involves the issuing...

Electrical fire in Reid Home

A family of four and their dog escaped uninjured after a fire broke out at their home. They self-evacuated as ACT Fire & Rescue responded to the incident on...

Update 20 - Acton tunnel open

The westbound lanes of Parkes Way are now open to traffic. The site has been declared safe by WorkSafe ACT following an extensive clean-up operation as a result of the...

Update 19 - Acton tunnel damage

The truck and excavator have been removed from the Acton tunnel. WorkSafe ACT will now conduct a roadworthiness assessment of the truck and confirm the excavator is well...

Update 18 - Acton tunnel damage

The removal of the truck and excavator is progressing slowly due to the significant safety precautions required when dealing with asbestos. A removal plan has been...

Update 17 - Acton tunnel damage

Throughout the night extensive clean-up work was completed within the tunnel, with the removal of more than 120 affected panels. Collectively these weigh over 10...

Update 16 - Acton tunnel road closures

The tunnel remains closed to westbound traffic on Parkes Way while the cleanup operation continues. The speed limit on the eastbound lanes of Parkes Way has been...

Update 15 - Acton tunnel damage

Crews will continue to work through the night to address the damage in the Acton tunnel following the truck collision on Tuesday. Workers have successfully dislodged the...