REGROWTH 🌿 This footage shows how the bushland is recovering in northern NSW following the bushfires over December 2019 and earlier this year. | Daily Telegraph

An inquiry into the devastating Orroral Valley bushfire near Canberra in 2020 has found the crew of a Defence helicopter who accidentally started the blaze made an "error of judgement" in not notifying authorities of the fire. "The failure of anyone on board ANGEL 21 [the helicopter] to report the [Orroral Valley fire] at the earliest opportunity was an error of judgement," ACT Chief Coroner Lorraine Walker said. Harry Frost explains how it all happened based on the inquiry's findings. Get the n

18 years ago today, Canberra was impacted by the 2003 bushfires. Today is a day for reflection and remembering those who lost their lives, were injured or displaced by the disaster, and our emergency service workers who fought to defend our city. We urge all Canberrans to be prepared this bushfire season by completing a Survival Plan on our website - www.esa.gov.au/survival-plan | ACT Emergency Services Agency

20 Canberra firefighters are flying out to help battle wildfires scorching Canada. The deployment is just the latest in a busy year for ACT emergency crews, providing support on the frontline of devastating floods and bushfires. #WINNews | Channel 8 & 80 (HD) Weeknights from 5:30pm | WIN News Canberra

Canberra's firefighters have returned home from helping on the frontline in Canada. The group gaining valuable experience battling the wildfires in the winter months. #WINNews | Channel 8 & 80 (HD) Weeknights from 5:30pm | WIN News Canberra