Local Council
Council rejects Oatlands fuel and truck stop plans
Tas Petroleum had proposed a 24/7 facility on the Midland Highway
Fri Feb 27, 2026 - 12:36pmMidlands & Central Highlands
Health
Oatlands health centre gets eight bed boost
The nine-month construction project will completely refurbish the Callington Wing
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - 6:40pm
Politics
Badger nominated as contender for Senate seat
The 32-year-old was elected as a state MP for Lyons in March 2024
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - 5:00am
The Latest
'Too late to leave': Emergency bushfire at Longford
Residents have been advised to shelter in rooms away from the fire
Tue Feb 17, 2026 - 3:57pm
The Latest
Historic rail bridge restored after six decades
Two towering replica columns have been installed on the bridge
Wed Feb 11, 2026 - 10:59am
The Latest
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
The Latest
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