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Last day for comments on wetlands removal plan

A PROPOSAL to drain and fill the man-made wetlands area near Tynwald Park and Turriff Lodge has been lodged with the Derwent Valley Council. Emma Riley and Associates have made a 322-page application on behalf of TasWater for a planning permit. The wetlands were constructed in the 1990s to provide

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VIDEO: Hamilton Show dog high jump

A BIG crowd watched the dog high jump contest at yesterday’s Hamilton Agricultural Show, cheering each successful jump and commiserating with each excluded dog. See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news

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Saddle Rd fire contained

TASMANIA Fire Service volunteers have this morning contained a small vegetation fire at Saddle Rd, Magra. The fire was first reported at 11.23am and was reported as having been contained a short time later.

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Serious crash at speedway on Saturday night

POLICE and ambulance services were called to the Hobart Raceway around 9.15pm on Saturdayafter a competitor was involved in a serious crash. The program of racing at the speedway, just outside New Norfolk, was cancelled after the incident. The 34-year-old driver was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious

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A great day out at the Hamilton Show

A GREAT day was had at the 70th Hamilton Show today, enjoyed in sunny conditions with a top temperature of 23.7 degrees (recorded at nearby Ouse) at 2.55pm. The following photo gallery is presented by New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News as a proud sponsor of the event. Check back

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Vegetation fire at Fairview

THREE crews from the Tasmania Fire Service are responding to a vegetation fire in the area of Cox Ave, New Norfolk. First reported at 6.33pm, the fire is being attended by a light tanker, medium tanker and a utility vehicle. As of 7pm the fire is reported to have been

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Events

It’s Hamilton Show Day tomorrow

ALL roads will lead to the upper Derwent Valley tomorrow (March 4) for the 70th running of the Hamilton Agricultural Show. The gates at the Hamilton Showground will be open to the public from 8am to 4pm and the event will be officially opened by the Governor of Tasmania at

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Business

The Mills delayed but not deterred

By JOHN ANDREWARTHA THE company behind The Mills project at New Norfolk has reaffirmed its commitment that the development will proceed in the face of concerns about the pace of construction at the former Royal Derwent Hospital site. Noble Ventures director Roger Noble told New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News

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Surprise package in the post

IT was most appropriate that Sharyn Wakefield’s retail award came to her in the post. While sorting the mail recently, the Westerway Roadhouse owner and local post office agent was surprised to find a parcel for herself from Australia Post. Inside was a letter and a certificate advising that the

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Saturday: Day of Total Fire Ban

THE Tasmania Fire Service has declared a total fire ban for Southern Tasmania for tomorrow (Saturday). “With hot temperatures and strong winds forecast for tomorrow, and the fire danger rating reaching Extreme in some parts of the state, a total fire ban has been declared,” TFS chief officer Dermot Barry

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Granton rollover blocked highway

THE north-bound lane of the Brooker Highway near Granton was temporarily blocked after a car overturned at around 8.30pm yesterday (Thursday). In a statement, Tasmania Police described the incident as a single vehicle rollover the Granton roundabout. No serious injuries were reported and the road was reopened by 10pm. See

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Come on along and join the band

ARE you someone who “used to play” a musical instrument? If so, the Derwent Valley Concert Band (DVCB) would like to meet you. “Do you have access to an instrument you would like to learn to play? Then you should come to see us as well,” the band’s chief conductor,

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