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Friday, January 31, PM edition

Live: Namadgi fire upgraded to emergency level

Keep up-to-date with the latest fire information impacting the ACT and surrounding areas with our live blog.

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ACT state of emergency declared for Orroral fire

A state of emergency has been declared for the ACT. Officials say weekend conditions could be the worst Canberra has seen since 2003.

Fire spread map shows prediction for ACT blaze

The Orroral Valley fire could potentially spread to the southern suburbs of Tuggeranong on Sunday under a worst-case scenario.

What you need to know about Orroral Valley fire

After large parts of NSW and Victoria were hit hard by recent bushfires, the ongoing crisis this summer has now come to Canberra's doorstep.

'I'm going to murder you and your f...ing family'

A Canberra man who told a police officer he was going to murder the officer and his family is behind bars after a magistrate revoked his bail.

Beauchamp postpones exit due to coronavirus

Outgoing Health Department secretary Glenys Beauchamp will stay on, while her replacement deals with the coronavirus pandemic.

What if a public servant rorted sports grants?

Opinion: If Bridget McKenzie were a public servant, she would already have been suspended on several misconduct offences.

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How the fire is being fought from the air

The Canberra Times was given an exclusive insight into the huge effort behind the operation to battle the Orroral Valley blaze from above.

Raiders recruit Scott lashes police case

Canberra's Curtis Scott has vowed to fight to his "last breath" accusations he assaulted officers following boozy Australia Day celebrations.

Canberra's historic treasures in the line of fire

Some of the great historic treasures of Canberra and its surrounding bushland could come under threat from the Orroral Valley blaze.

Popular Mookie Burger to open in Tuggeranong

Canberra burger joint Mookie Burger officially opens in Tuggeranong tomorrow, in what will double as a bushfire fundraiser.

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