EMERGENCY services have determined the cause of the significant fire at Tungatinah Power Station last week was accidental and handed the Tarraleah facility back to Hydro Tasmania.

TWO people have been charged over a series of incidents in the Ouse area yesterday (Monday), police have reported. They will appear in court in Hobart today.

TWO outdoor events at New Norfolk today (Saturday) have been cancelled due to forecasted adverse weather conditions but several indoor events are still on. New Norfolk Market

THE Lady Eagles’ 2026 season came to an end last Saturday at the TCA Ground in the SFLW Community League semi-final against Hutchins. Based on previous encounters

THE life of former New Norfolk Councillor Jacky Whitehead will be celebrated at her funeral tomorrow (Saturday afternoon). Mrs Whitehead died at home last week, aged in

Flood Watch for parts of the North, North East and North West catchments Issued at 12:04 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday 4 September 2026 Flood

PROPOSED reforms to local government elections will not be enacted in time for this year’s council polls, it has been announced today. “These reforms will not apply

POLICE have urged motorists to drive with caution and patience on the Lyell Highway at Tarraleah, which has had one lane reopened following the Tungatinah power station

FIRE scene examinations at the Tungatinah Power Station were unable to be completed today and will continue tomorrow (Friday), with crews undertaking ongoing safety assessments to support

Initial Flood Watch for parts of the North, North East and North West catchments and the River Derwent Issued at 1:15pm on Thursday 3 September 2026 Flood

THE overnight fire at Tungatinah Power Station has caused extensive damage but it is too early to confirm the extent, Hydro Tasmania says. PHOTOS SHOW DEVASTATION The

10.10AM UPDATE: Tasmania Fire Service and other emergency services remain at the scene of Tungatinah Power Station this morning, following a significant fire overnight. TFS Deputy Chief