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⬤ LOW 05 Sep 2026, 22:43 UTC

'Illuminated temple' lost to fire was a remnant of Tasmania's hydro boom

Unless you have a connection to Hydro Tasmania, there is a good chance this week was the first time you had ever heard of Tungatinah Power Station. Nestled beside the Nive River in Tasmania's Central Highlands, the hydro-electric power station was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night — with the cause of the blaze still unknown.
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