Tag: Tunbridge 7120
Midland farmers told to diversify
There's a claim the future of sheep and cattle grazing in Tasmania's Midlands is in doubt, with farmers being told to consider other options.[MORE]
Doubts on Midland water plan
Doubts have been raised about whether there's enough available water to pipe to struggling farmers in the Tasmanian Midlands. [MORE]
New irrigation scheme changes Midlands tradition
They're still experiencing the ravages of drought, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel for Midlands farmers.[MORE]
Midlands irrigation scheme launched
The State Government has announced plans for a major irrigation scheme in Tasmania's midlands.[MORE]
Ways of delivering water to the Midlands being discussed
The drought-stricken Midlands is expected to receive a funding boost later today.[MORE]
Woman seriously injured in Midland accident
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after her car overturned on Tasmania's Midland Highway.[MORE]
Fuel exploration starting soon
New oil and gas drilling on mainland Tasmania could start in two months.[MORE]
Business fears for rail future
There is growing anxiety in Tasmania's business community about the future of the state's rail freight system, after the latest train derailment.[MORE]
Rail line still blocked
The rail operator Pacific National is still clearing Tasmania's main north-south line after a derailment on Sunday.[MORE]
Train derailment investigation
Rail operator Pacific National is still clearing Tasmania's main north-south rail line after a derailment on Sunday.[MORE]
New exploration licences granted
The Tasmanian Government has issued new mining exploration licences to two Western-Australian based companies.[MORE]
Firefighting continues in rugged Tasmania south west
Firefighters are continuing their efforts to contain a bushfire burning out of control in Tasmania's remote South West Conservation Area.[MORE]
Rough terrain hampers firefighters
About 50 firefighters are still battling to contain a blaze in the South West Conservation Area near Maydena.[MORE]
Specialist firefighters backup Midlands crews
Specialist remote area firefighters have joined the effort to control a bushfire in the Tunbridge Tiers area of the Midlands.[MORE]
State's firefighting resources stretched
The Fire Service has admitted its resources are stretched as it battles blazes in the North and South of the state.[MORE]
Terrain makes Northern Midlands firefighting difficult
A fire is burning uncontrolled in a large area of bush in the Northern Midlands.[MORE]
Midlands water plan investigated
The Tasmanian Government has employed a consultant to examine whether it would be feasible to pipe water to irrigators and towns in the northern Midlands.[MORE]
Traffic delays expected
Motorists can expect delays on the Midland and Bass Highways today as police conduct forensic surveys on both roads.[MORE]
Another fatality on Midland Highway
A woman has been killed in a car crash on Tasmania's Midland Highway.[MORE]
Critical injuries in Midlands crash
Three people have been critically injured in a crash involving two cars on the Midland Highway between Tunbridge and Ross.[MORE]
Damaged Tunbridge Dam 'able to meet needs'
Experts overseeing an investigation into a dam which failed in Tasmania's Midlands last year say their priority is to make sure the dam is safe for winter.[MORE]
Minister orders probe of dam leak
Tasmania's Minister for Primary Industries and Water has ordered an investigation into why the Tunbridge Dam started leaking.[MORE]
Tunbridge dam leak threat eases
Tasmania Police are no longer recommending residents of Tunbridge leave the southern Midlands township.[MORE]
Work continues to drain leaky dam
The flow of water leaking from a large farm dam near the Tasmanian Midland's town of Tunbridge continues to reduce.[MORE]
