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'Too late to leave': Emergency bushfire at Longford
Residents have been advised to shelter in rooms away from the fire
Tue Feb 17, 2026 - 3:57pmMidlands & Central Highlands
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Historic rail bridge restored after six decades
Two towering replica columns have been installed on the bridge
Wed Feb 11, 2026 - 10:59am
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Snow to hit Central Highlands this week
Snow is expected to fall as low as 1,000 metres on Wednesday
Tue Feb 10, 2026 - 11:00am
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Tarraleah hydro scheme set for billion-dollar rebuild
'It is reaching the end of its operational life'
Tue Feb 10, 2026 - 9:38am
Road Incidents
Man hospitalised with broken leg after crashing into tourists
The man's Nissan crossed onto the wrong side of Highland Lakes Road
Sun Feb 1, 2026 - 7:18pm
Courts and Crime
$15,000 reward for stolen trophy return
A Midlands woolgrower has offered the reward for the return of the trophy
Thu Jan 29, 2026 - 7:26am
Courts and Crime
Potentially lethal poppies stolen from Midlands farm
Authorities say poppy ingestion is life-threatening
Wed Jan 14, 2026 - 4:35pm
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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 - 11:59am
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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