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2026 King’s Birthday Honours

Three members of the ACT Emergency Services Agency have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, announced by the Governor-General of Australia today. The...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Mount Ainslie

There's been a motor vehicle incident on Mount Ainslie Drive.   Mount Ainslie Drive is currently closed in both directions and will be for some time. ACT Fire &...

AusAlert Community Based Test - 10 June 2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.    It’s a fast and reliable...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Erindale Drive

There's been a motor vehicle incident on Erindale Drive, near the intersection of Amsinck Street and Harricks Crescent.    Erindale Drive is closed in both...

Prescribed Burn - Barton, Saturday 23 May 2026

A prescribed burn is planned for today, Saturday 23 May 2026 from 11am on Blackall Street in Barton.This burn is being delivered by ACT Rural Fire Service in partnership...

Structure fire - Belconnen

ACT Fire & Rescue are in attendance an at incident on Osborne Place in Belconnen. While the fire has been contained, there may be light smoke in the area. ACT...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Oaks Estate

There's been a motor vehicle incident on Railway Street near the intersection of Hill Street in Oaks Estate.  Railway Street is currently closed in both directions...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Canberra Avenue

There's been a motor vehicle incident near the intersection of Canberra Avenue and Dominion Circuit in Forrest.    Southbound lanes on Canberra Avenue are...

Motor Vehicle Incident - Tuggeranong Parkway

There's been a motor vehicle incident on the Tuggeranong Parkway, near the Glenloch Interchange.   Northbound lanes on the Tuggeranong Parkway are currently closed,...

Rubbish Fire - Mitchell

A cardboard fire was burning on Baillieu Circuit in Mitchell. The fire is under control and there is no threat to the community. There is still smoke is present in the...