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This week, to mark the official beginning of the bushfire season, ABC Radio Canberra hosted a Bushfire Awareness Day to bring you the best advice on how to plan and prepare for future emergencies. Catch some of our coverage via the stories below.
In addition to its life-saving local radio services, the ABC has also recently launched ABC Emergency.
Get prepared with advice from official agencies on how to best plan for an emergency, including how to prepare your survival kit. Find incidents close to your location, or check on emergencies that may affect family and friends in other parts of the country.
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| The South Coast's road to recovery |
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This much-loved region for Canberrans was fire-ravaged last summer. In February, Mornings spent a week visiting fire affected communities and sharing their stories. Almost 10 months on, Mornings presenter, Adam Shirley, checks back in to see how things are moving forward for the resilient local communities.
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| Confidence, commitment and community: What drives volunteer firefighters? |
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The role of a volunteer fire fighter can be dangerous, dirty and often requires long hours away from work, friends and family. But that didn't stop a record number of Canberran's enquiring to join their local brigade this year. Field reporter, Georgia Stynes met the crew of Canberra's Molonglo fire brigade and found a diverse group of men and women united in love for what they do. |
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| COVID-19 restrictions will continue to ease in Canberra from next Friday |
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Coronavirus restrictions will continue to ease in Canberra from next Friday November 13, with outdoor gatherings increasing in size and changes to outdoor eating and drinking.
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| Sky high prices to fly out of Canberra |
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| Summer is just around the corner but Canberrans hunting for a flight out of town might be better off taking a drive to Sydney, as industry experts say high prices will likely stick around for months. |
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| ACT's Australian of the Year winners announced |
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| Congratulations to all the winners of the ACT Australian of the Year Awards. Former chief medical officer Brendan Murphy was lauded for an approach that helped contain the spread of COVID-19, and will go on to be a nominee for the national awards. Thank you for your amazing contributions to the community. |
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| The ACT's new political strongholds emerge in breakdown of election results |
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Canberrans returned Labor and the Greens to power last month, but they did something else, too: they bridged a political divide that had split the city geographically. This year, voting in the far north and far south was similar for the first time in more than a decade — the city's political differences now lie elsewhere, instead. Take a closer look to see what's happened.
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| Always Was, Always Will Be |
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| Join us as we celebrate the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, recognising their ongoing connection to country and unique place as the world’s oldest living storytellers, with new documentaries, podcasts and special live performances. |
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| Hop aboard the Paddle Steamer Enterprise |
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| After a long 10 months of sitting idly due to bushfire smoke and then COVID-19, the paddle steamer is finally gliding through the waters of Lake Burley Griffin. Welcoming it's return and the warmer weather, Breakfast host, Lish Fejer, hopped aboard and took it out for a spin. Find out how you can too! | | | |
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| 15 perfect picnic recipes |
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| If you're planning a road trip and want to eat well en route, or simply want to make the most of pleasant weather, we have everything you need to create a delicious picnic. Here are some of our favourite flavour-packed recipes that will up your picnic game. |
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