Logging truck tips and loses load
A logging truck with two trailers attached crashed and spilled its load at Woodend last Tuesday afternoon.
The rear trailer was reportedly loose and caused...
Rebuilding from the ashes
Taradale Fire Brigade has organised a GoFundMe appeal to assist four volunteers from the Harcourt CFA who lost their homes and a business in...
Fire contained, recovery begins
The Fogartys Gap Road fire that impacted Ravenswood South, Walmer, Harcourt, Sutton Grange, Faraday and surrounds on January 9 was officially declared contained on...
Fire sends shock waves through industries
Dozens of local small businesses and producers have been impacted by the Harcourt fire on January 9, which destroyed the Harcourt Cooperative Cool Stores,...
Wildlife burnt, respondents at odds
Wildlife advocates have raised concern for the welfare of native animals and how the state government will respond since bushfires ravaged habitats in the...
Harcourt residents among the lucky ones
Harcourt community member Faye Hards said her family is feeling very fortunate; both her home in Wilkinson Street and her son's home in Leafy...
PM witnesses Harcourt destruction, funding announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Harcourt on Sunday and unveiled a $19.5 million support package for those affected by the ongoing bushfires.
He was joined...
Family devastated by loss
Harcourt mum Bianca Hitchens and her sons were among the community members to lose their homes in Friday's fire at Harcourt.Bianca and her sons...
Emergency services continue fire fight
The Harcourt, Ravenswood South and Walmer communities and surrounds are shocked and devastated following Friday's fire.
The fire began in Fogartys Gap Road at Ravenswood...
Trees down, buildings damaged across the region
Volunteers from Victoria's State Emergency Service responded to a spate of disasters last week, and official numbers confirm there were about 1800 incidents state-wide...
Harcourt fire not expected to expand far beyond current footprint tonight
The Ravenswood Fogarty’s Gap Road fire that has impacted Harcourt is not expected to expand far beyond its current footprint tonight, authorities have told...
‘Do not drink Harcourt water’ advisory
Coliban Water, following consultation with the Department of Health, has advised customers in Harcourt to not drink tap water from 11.45am on Saturday, January 10,...
