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Latest news: ACTESA

Union says systematic failures leave firefighters short

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Twenty years after the 2003 fires, is the ACT prepared for another fire emergency? The United Firefighters Union ACT Branch says not.

Firefighters reflect on the devastation of the 2003 Canberra firestorm

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The 20th anniversary of the Canberra bushfires is a time to remember lives lost, and reflect on the city's resilience and regrowth.

Twenty years later: ACT’s bushfire management improved, but challenges remain

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Bushfire management has improved since the 2003 fires, but challenges remain, a report published this week finds.

‘Always a need’ for volunteers in Canberra

Local Abbey Halter -
Acting CEO of Volunteering ACT Susan Helyar tells CW there’s more than one way to volunteer in Canberra and there's "always a need" for more volunteers.

Canberra Liberals call for government to support paramedics

Local Newstime Media -
This year has seen a significant shortage of paramedics, with fire crews deployed to meet demand, Canberra Liberals MLA James Milligan claims.

2022-23 bushfire season begins – be prepared

Local Newstime Media -
The 2022-23 bushfire season officially begins today. Understand the new fire danger rating system, and plan for days of elevated fire risk.

ACT bushfire and storm season delayed

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT bushfire and storm seasons have been pushed back by a month to 1 October, due to wet conditions and La Niña.

Budget to deliver more funding for ACT Ambulance Service

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) and local paramedics will receive $27.6 million in the 2022–23 ACT Budget, to meet additional demand.

ACT emergency services fleet on the road to zero emissions

Local Nicholas Fuller -
One day, the ACT Emergency Services Agency's fleet will be emissions-free - and Volvo will design the first seven vehicles.

Emergency services friendly rivals in blood drive

Local Newstime Media -
The 2022 Red Cross Lifeblood Winter Blood Challenge for Emergency Services launched this week. Will the police or the ESA give more blood?

Nominate emergency services and police for Rotary awards

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The public can nominate emergency services personnel, police officers, volunteers, and support workers for Rotary's community awards.

Six Canberrans awarded the Community Protection Medal

Local Newstime Media -
Six Canberrans from ACT Policing and the ACT Emergency Services Agency have today been awarded the 2022 Community Protection Medal for their ongoing commitment and dedication to keeping the ACT safe.

ACT fireys to ‘climb Everest’ via Mt Ainslie for Lifeline

Local Abbey Halter -
ACT firefighters are gearing up to climb the elevation of Mt Everest up and down Mt Ainslie, raising much needed funds for Lifeline Canberra.

Storm downs trees, causes minor flooding, leaking roofs

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
A storm cell moved through the ACT earlier this afternoon, impacting the Tuggeranong, Weston Creek and Belconnen regions, causing minor flooding, leaking roofs and downed trees.

‘Hundreds of thousands’ of rapid tests start arriving in Canberra

COVID-19 Denholm Samaras -
“Hundreds of thousands” of Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) for Canberra’s schools, ACT Health and to essential workers have arrived today.

More facilities for storm-affected Canberrans at Molonglo facility

Local Newstime Media -
Showers and laundry facilities are now available at the ACTESA information hub set up to help Canberrans after Monday’s devastating storm.
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