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Tharwa evacuated as spot fires are expected to reach Namadgi visitor centre

The fire was climbing towards the crest of Mt Tennent and expected to begin throwing forward spot fires to areas around Namadgi Visitor Information Centre soon.
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Tharwa residents warned about dire conditions

Residents have been told to expect a protracted campaign with the Orroral Valley bushfire and that dire conditions are expected for Saturday.

You may get alerts even if you're not near a fire

People who don't live in areas immediately at risk of a bushfire threat may still receive emergency text alerts about the blaze.

Extreme heatwave forecast for the ACT

"It's going to be pretty unpleasant and uncomfortable conditions":
Canberra's summer of extremes is continuing.

Universities plan for the year amid virus fears

The University of Canberra has contacted students from the Chinese city of Wuhan, asking anyone who is feeling unwell to isolate themselves.

Former builder jailed over false documents fraud

A former Canberra builder who used false documents to collect more than $1.4 million from clients has been jailed.

ACT cannabis laws may not be what you hoped for 

Opinion: The ACT laws are a good first step, but they contradict federal laws that make cannabis cultivation and possession a criminal offence.

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Barty into Australian Open semi-finals

Ashleigh Barty has withstood a fierce challenge from Petra Kvitova to become the first local woman to reach the semi-finals in 36 years.

South Coast brewers show resilience

For three South Coast breweries the definition of resilience has taken on a whole new meaning after this summer's bushfires.

Australians need older folk more than they think

Opinion: The thing about younger people is that they don't know that much. It's obvious, really: older people have more experience. 

Sweat it out and raise money for bushfire support

Since the fires began, there has been a flood of support from across the country, with people coming up with creative ways to try and help.
 
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