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Federal member’s praise for PCYC

THE Bridgewater/Derwent Valley PCYC has been congratulated for its success at the Telstra Best of Business Awards last week, taking home the Building Communities category. Announced at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart, the award celebrates small and medium-sized businesses and organisations that make a positive impact on their communities

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Derwent Valley dances for cancer

A FUN night of dancing will be held at the New Norfolk War Memorial Hall this Friday (February 3) as a fundraiser for the Derwent Valley Relay for Life. The Freedom Crew relay team has extended an invitation for all to join in this night of fun with zumba, line

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Trauma teddies to the rescue

THE Lions Club of New Norfolk has donated another eight “trauma teddies” to the New Norfolk Ambulance Station and six to the New Norfolk Police Station. They travel in our local ambulances and police vehicles at the ready, to comfort anyone in distress. Constable Mandy Ladson, who accepted the teddies

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Derwent Valley Australia Day program

WHEN was the last time you threw a thong further than anyone else, or entered a sack race or an egg-and-spoon race? If you want to have a go at those and many more activities on Australia Day, head down to the New Norfolk Esplanade where there’ll be fun for

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Entries open for Hall of Home Industry at the Hamilton Show

THE Hamilton Agricultural Show is now only two months away. Last year the Hall of Home Industry made an appearance in the form of an exhibition from very talented locals after being absent due to COVID-19. The catalogue for this year’s Hall of Home Industry is available for anyone interested

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In the News: Community Achiever George

SUNDAY mornings aren’t quite the same since George Springer retired from providing dog obedience lessons at the New Norfolk Esplanade late last year. Mr Springer, 87, started running the sessions in the 1980s and this dedication has earned him the Derwent Valley Community Achiever Award for January. His award is

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Shovels at the ready for Great Lake shed

THE ground has officially broken for a new community shed and solar-powered greenhouse at Great Lake in the Central Highlands. A “sod-turning” ceremony for project, which is co-funded by the Federal Government and the Tasmanian Community Fund, was held yesterday (Monday). In attendance were the Federal Member for Lyons Brian

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School holiday fun in the Derwent Valley

A WIDE range of school holiday activities is available this summer, including free activities at the New Norfolk Library and Mt Field National Park, and a full program hosted by Kids in the Valley. KIDS IN THE VALLEY PROGRAM: The following school holiday activities are free and available for children

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Summer of fun on the cards at Mt Field National Park

PARKS and Wildlife Service discovery and wilderness rangers have completed their training and from this week will be out and about supporting the visitor experience right across Tasmania. Wilderness Rangers and Discovery Rangers play an important role in keeping the public safe, protecting our wild places, and educating our visitors

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Free Christmas lunch and festivities

FOR the third year in a row, Arthur Square in central New Norfolk will be the venue for a free Christmas Day lunch. Anyone without plans for Christmas Day lunch is welcome to join in the picnic-style community feast. A local tradition for about three decades, this free Christmas Day

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Christmas elves do their rounds

NEARLY 200 gift bags have been delivered to residents of two nursing homes as well as patients at the New Norfolk District Hospital thanks to the organising done by Carol and Lex Wilson and Helen Burns, and the donations of community members. The trio started the tradition last year, in

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Humanitarian honour for Greg Hudson

THE highest award available to Lions Club members has recently been presented to long-serving Lion Greg Hudson in recognition of humanitarian service performed over more than four decades. Mr Hudson, of New Norfolk, was inducted as a Melvin Jones Fellow during the Lions Club of New Norfolk’s Christmas party last

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