TODAY’S 17th print edition of New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News announces the selection of New Norfolk man Tim Size as the first recipient of the new Derwent Valley Community Achiever Award which has been introduced by the newspaper in partnership with Banjo’s New Norfolk. While he is well known
UPDATED: As of 11am, police report that Gordon River Rd has re-opened to traffic following this morning’s fatal accident. EARLIER: A man died in a crash on Gordon River Rd near Glenora early this morning, police have advised. The road between Glenora and Westerway is likely to remain closed for
THE Village at Corumbene in New Norfolk is poised to open its doors and play a part in easing the state’s housing crisis. With support from the State Government, Corumbene Care has built 18 independent living units and expressions of interest are now being accepted from potential tenants. The units
THE television show that put New Norfolk on the map is about to roll out its final season, starting tonight. Filmed in the Derwent Valley and other southern Tasmanian locations last summer, the popular ABC-TV comedy Rosehaven has just eight episodes left to show. Written by and starring Luke McGregor
A UNION representing staff at the Derwent Valley Council will apply to Fair Work Australia for another vote on protected industrial action after a recent ballot was declared to have failed to reach the minimum number of votes required. The Australian Electoral Commission said the majority of the votes cast
CALLING all friends and relatives of the quiet achievers of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands: if you know of someone doing great things in our community, now is the time to speak up. Banjo’s New Norfolk and the New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News have teamed up to create
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania Minor Flood Warning for the River Derwent Issued at 1.19pm on Friday 30 July 2021 Flood Warning Number 3: RIVER OUSE MAY REACH THE MINOR LEVEL OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. River levels in the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam are expected to remain elevated
THE Derwent Valley Council last night handed down a 3% rate rise for the 2021-22 financial year but a manager confirmed the impact may be as high as 9% for some ratepayers. About half of the $19.5 million budget will be funded by rates and charges, with the remainder to
REGARDLESS of whether we are emergency service workers responding to an incident, or a member of the general public going about our business, we all must know how to recognise and avoid hazards whilst driving. A hazard can be any possible source of danger on, or near the road that
PUBLIC opinion is sought on the future of the Bailey bridge on Lake Repulse Rd, near Ouse. The bridge was built in the 1960s during the construction of the Repulse Power Station. Hydro Tasmania continues to manage the bridge, which was only ever intended to be a temporary structure and
UPDATED: Tasmania Police advise motorists of the following road weather alerts as of 2pm on Sunday, 25 July 2021: Snow-covered roads with snowfalls down to 300 metres will make driving conditions dangerous during Sunday and Monday in the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Western and Central Plateau forecast districts.
THE July 22 Derwent Valley Council meeting has been cancelled due to the unavailability of two senior staff members and an elected member who are isolating themselves due to COVID-19 concerns. In a video posted online this afternoon, mayor Ben Shaw said the trio did not have COVID-19 but were
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