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Telstra shuts down phone service in Highland lakes
The telco has started an upgrade to fix long-standing coverage issues
Tue Jan 13, 2026 - 11:59amMidlands & Central Highlands
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Lightning strike sparks bushfire at Cradle Mountain
Members of the public reported seeing smoke, PWS said
Fri Jan 9, 2026 - 4:29pm
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Spark the cause of bushfire that shut highway
The fire broke out near Cleveland Lagoon on Tuesday
Wed Jan 7, 2026 - 1:36pm
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Telstra to upgrade mobile tower in Central Highlands
Residents say mobile service failures in the area have been endangering lives
Wed Jan 7, 2026 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Bushfire alert issued as smoke impacts Midland Highway
Reduced speed limits and diversions are now in place
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - 2:55pm
Road Incidents
Motorcyclist killed in serious New Year’s Eve crash
Police earlier closed a 7km stretch of the rural road
Wed Dec 31, 2025 - 4:02pm
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Fatal glider crash victim identified as flight student
The crash occurred in front of the woman's husband in the Midlands
Mon Dec 29, 2025 - 6:40pm
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Person killed in aircraft incident in Midlands
Police and emergency services have rushed to the scene in Tunbridge
Sun Dec 28, 2025 - 5:03pm
Courts and Crime
Thief steals historical wool trophy from museum
A man in a hoodie and gloves is suspected of stealing the trophy
Tue Dec 23, 2025 - 4:10pm
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Iconic blue tree cut down after fire damage
It was removed after being left unsafe by a fire
Wed Dec 17, 2025 - 12:14pm