The Latest
Hikers rescued after freezing night on Overland Track
One hiker was hospitalised for mild hypothermia following a six-hour trek out of the wilderness
Thu Oct 2, 2025 - 5:01pmMidlands & Central Highlands
Wildlife
Feral deer population up 18,000 in five years
A new survey has estimated the population at 71,655
Thu Oct 2, 2025 - 1:09pm
Rural
100 horses to be moved from overstocked stud farm
An investigation found all horses had 'sufficient feed and water'
Wed Oct 1, 2025 - 9:33am
The Latest
Family loses everything as home burns to ground
A suspected electrical fault sparked a blaze that gutted the entire structure
Tue Sep 30, 2025 - 5:00am
The Latest
Chinese tourist dies at Cradle Mountain
Several others from an 'unprepared' group have been rescued
Sat Sep 27, 2025 - 11:51am
The Latest
Emergency crews test skills in major training drill
'It gives us a chance to test our current understanding of things'
Thu Sep 25, 2025 - 10:00am
The Latest
Weather warning issued for 100km/h winds
Showers falling as snow are expected to 600 metres in the south
Tue Sep 23, 2025 - 11:07am
Rural
Sheep industry gets boost with new Centre of Excellence
The centre aims to host national competitions attracting shearers from across the globe
Sat Sep 20, 2025 - 5:00am
Local Council
‘Too pricey, little impact’: Council on EV plan
'In the interim, focus should remain on operational efficiencies'
Mon Sep 15, 2025 - 10:26am
Road Incidents
Rider on the run after high-speed Midlands evade
The black motorcycle was first seen travelling at excessive speed near Oatlands
Sat Sep 6, 2025 - 3:35pm