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The Latest Breaking News from Emergency Services Agency

First hybrid electric firetruck in southern hemisphere - but ACT hardly uses it

Union claims about conflicts of interest need to be examined, committee says.

The Canberra Times

One person in hospital after multiple cars crash on Ginninderra Drive

Eastbound lanes have reopened.

The Canberra Times

ESA culture fix must be more than 'tick-a-box' effort, overhaul chair says

Leanne Close wants to work with the ESA, not impose solutions.

The Canberra Times

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Former deputy AFP commissioner appointed to drive ESA culture change

Leanne Close will chair a committee tasked with improving the ESA after a damning review.

The Canberra Times

Gentleman dismisses bushfire concern after ESA boss resigns

A replacement ESA commissioner could come from within the agency.

The Canberra Times

ESA commissioner Georgeina Whelan resigns after damning review

The ex-Army officer has led the agency since 2019.

The Canberra Times

ESA executives need to go to allow agency overhaul: paramedics' union

It was 'obviously a recipe for failure' if the executives stayed.

The Canberra Times

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'ESA staff are hurting': Barr should step in to drive change, union says

The opposition said another minister should be appointed to oversee change at the ESA.

The Canberra Times

ESA review finds blame culture, bullying and calls for 'cultural shift'

The review made 18 recommendations agreed to by the government.

The Canberra Times

ACT considering ESA review findings as unions call for public release

An 'action plan' would be released 'shortly', staff have been told.

The Canberra Times

Batteries in household waste likely at fault for recycling facility fire, ACT government report reveals

An investigation into a large fire that destroyed Canberra's only recycling centre has found batteries in household waste were probably at fault.

ABC News

Fire breaks out in dry paddock car park at Spilt Milk music festival

The fire started around 2.20pm and spread quickly to other vehicles before being extinguished.

The Canberra Times

ACT paramedics and Transport Workers' Union call for better working conditions, rostering and support from Emergency Services Agency

Paramedics in the ACT are calling for more support from the Emergency Services Agency and rostering that doesn't see back-to-back 14-hour night shifts.

ABC News

'Years in the making and we are frustrated': Paramedics condemn ESA leadership

ACT Ambulance staff call for reform amid staff shortages and fatigue.

The Canberra Times

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ACT police investigating death of 13-year-old Canberra boy

The ACT coroner's office says the boy died at the Sydney Children's Hospital on August 12 after paramedics and a support crew of firefighters were called to his home on August 5.

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