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'Prepare now' warning over Colebrook bushfire
A watch and act warning is in place, with the TFS saying the fire will be difficult to control
Sun Sep 20, 2026 - 11:56amMidlands & Central Highlands
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Fire that gutted power station deemed accidental
The fire began on the assembly bay floor, away from the main turbines
Thu Sep 10, 2026 - 9:35am
Courts and Crime
Pair face multiple charges over alleged Ouse break-ins
Police found the two walking along a nearby road hours after the first incident
Tue Sep 8, 2026 - 1:11pm
Wildlife
Frog rules for final Midland Highway upgrade
Work is due to start later this year and finish in late 2028
Mon Sep 7, 2026 - 9:42am
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'We will rebuild,' minister says after power station fire
The cause of the damaging blaze is yet to be determined
Fri Sep 4, 2026 - 4:47pm
Local Council
Internal complaints fuelling council conduct cases
63% of all complaints this term have been internal, up from 26%
Fri Sep 4, 2026 - 5:00am
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'Devastating scene': Premier visits gutted power station
The Hydro CEO said many staff are carrying the loss quite hard
Thu Sep 3, 2026 - 3:49pm
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Fire-hit power station left in early stages of collapse
A preliminary cause is expected to be identified as early as this afternoon
Thu Sep 3, 2026 - 9:07am
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'Fully ablaze': Major power station engulfed by fire
The Lyell Highway has been closed as a result of the blaze
Wed Sep 2, 2026 - 11:10pm
Courts and Crime
Meth debt drug run lands man in jail
Steven Ewart agreed to move the drugs to clear a $10,000 debt
Mon Aug 31, 2026 - 5:00am