ACT declares 'state of alert' to prepare for bushfire risk

Sally Whyte
Updated January 3 2020 - 4:46pm, first published January 2 2020 - 8:00pm

Canberra is bracing for high temperatures and strong winds on Saturday, with authorities warning the city to be prepared in case a bushfire threatens the territory.

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Sally Whyte

Sally Whyte

Federal Politics Reporter

I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.

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