Frosty mornings expected as winter hits the capital
Tom McIlroy and Stephanie Anderson Snow has fallen across the slopes overnight as the mercury plummeted across NSW and the ACT.
Rare 'majestic little creature' spotted
Stephanie Anderson The sighting of a rare eastern pygmy possum has prompted a reminder for Canberrans to be careful when sourcing firewood this winter.
Canberra heading for January heat record as storms spark fire fears
Stephanie Anderson Canberra is sweltering through what could be its hottest January on record, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, as fire crews keep a close eye on lightning strikes in dry bush areas.
Hazard reduction burn at Tharwa as fires continue through region
Stephanie Anderson Canberran firefighters are taking advantage of the cooler weather by burning off near Tharwa this evening.
Stark reality of death for farmers as animals perish in the inferno
Stephanie Anderson and Lisa Cox Farmers have suffered stock losses in the thousands as bushfires continue to tear through properties across the border.
Cool relief, but work to be done as fires keep burning
Hamish Boland-Rudder, Stephanie Anderson Bushfires continue to burn around the region and a family is in emergency accommodation, after their home near Cooma was destroyed by fire on Tuesday.
Cooma fire 'spreading by square metres by the minute'
Stephanie Anderson Homes have been evacuated as firefighters continue to battle the bushfire tearing through properties near Mt Forest Road.
Day on the ice twice as nice when you can beat the heat
Stephanie Anderson As Canberrans prepare for an expected top of 38 degrees on Saturday, staff at the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre are bracing for an expected rush of eager ice skaters.
