Environment
Activists take government to court over salmon laws
Activists claim the legislation was rushed and doesn't apply to current Macquarie Harbour operations
Tue Apr 1, 2025 - 5:00amWest Coast
Lifestyle
Call for funds to fully reopen West Coast Wilderness Railway
The TICT say heritage rail remains popular and its full operation could bolster tourism growth
Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 8:00am
Politics
West Coast salmon industry saved as federal legislation passes
The 120 salmon workers in Macquarie Harbour are celebrating, while the Greens are disappointed in the result
Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 7:33am
Environment
New laws to secure salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour
The bill is expected to be introduced to federal parliament next week
Thu Mar 20, 2025 - 7:37pm
The Latest
Helicopter damaged after sudden 50ft drop while battling bushfires
The ATSB has launched an investigation into the serious incident on the West Coast
Thu Mar 20, 2025 - 1:53pm
The Latest
Legends donate pizzas to volunteer fireys fighting Queenstown blaze
The bushfire forced the closure of two local schools and is keeping locals on high alert
Thu Mar 13, 2025 - 5:00am
The Latest
Uncontrolled Queenstown bushfire grows to 30 hectares
Aerial resources have joined firefighters on the ground as they work to contain the blaze
Wed Mar 12, 2025 - 11:50am
The Latest
Warnings as uncontrolled vegetation fire threatens Queenstown
Authorities have closed two local schools due to the ongoing fire threat
Wed Mar 12, 2025 - 8:05am
Road Incidents
Two teens flown to hospital after 3am quad bike crash
The crash happened on a remote West Coast road south of Arthur River
Mon Mar 10, 2025 - 8:46am
Environment
West Coast lake safe for swimming again after oil spill cleanup
Health officials have cleared trout from the lake as safe for eating, but advise against eating eels
Fri Mar 7, 2025 - 2:00pm