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Bank closures ‘neglecting the needs of individuals’

THE ongoing closure of regional and rural branches was pushing individuals towards a cashless banking system, New Norfolk businessman and political candidate Ray Williams told a Senate inquiry at Launceston earlier this week. “This unsettling development is raising concerns about discrimination against those who rely on in-person banking services and

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Workshop planned for Willow Court’s way forward

A COMMUNITY workshop is planned for mid-November to discuss a community-driven approach to the future of the remaining council-owned sections of the Willow Court historic site at New Norfolk. After meeting in private for the past few months, the group is now prepared to go public. It hopes that the

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Warning about overnight road conditions

TASMANIA Police has posted a community alert for statewide road closures and conditions tonight (Tuesday). Police advise that roads at elevations throughout the state may be subject to ice and snow overnight. Conditions may deteriorate rapidly. Check for updates here. See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read

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Tribute paid to New Norfolk Golf Club pioneers

IT was a special moment in the long history of the New Norfolk Golf Club last Saturday (September 9) when former president and captain Peter Howell returned to his old stomping ground. Mr Howell has also been a key figure in business and local government, having co-founded the Derwent Gazette

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Homestyle cafe opens at Hamilton

A LOCAL family staged a low-key start for the Derwent Valley’s newest business today, opening the doors of Cowie’s Cafe on the main road at Hamilton. Mark and Natalie Cowen and their daughter Savannah will be there again tomorrow (Saturday) and will then close to prepare for a grand opening

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Saturday: severe weather warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Forecast Districts.Issued at 4:07 pm Friday, 15 September 2023.Damaging wind gusts expected over southern Tasmania on Saturday night. Weather Situation: A cold front will move across Tasmania

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In the News: Award for Maydena’s Gwen and Jack Spinks

MAYDENA couple Gwen and Jack Spinks are named as the latest recipient of the Derwent Valley Community Achiever Award in the next print edition of New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News, out tomorrow (September 15). The couple have played leading roles in the Tyenna Valley community since making their home

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Roadworks on the Lyell Highway this month

THE Department of State Growth is carrying out two projects on the Lyell Highway this month: between Sorell Creek and Gretna, and at Bronte Park. Tree works will be under way on the highway between Sorell Creek and Gretna from Wednesday, September 13, until Friday, September 22. There will be

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VIDEO: golf club original returns with a tribute

THE first mayor of the New Norfolk/Derwent Valley Council and past president of the New Norfolk Golf Club, Peter Howell, returned to the club to present a clock in memory of those who helped to establish the club at its present site. Read the full story in this Friday’s print

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Input invited on municipal history assessment

THE community is invited to take part in an assessment of the significance of the Derwent Valley Council’s historical collection at two public sessions this coming week. The council, which “dis-established” its Historical Information Centre Committee in its purge of all volunteer activities two years ago, has obtained funding for

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Community

Op-Shop in need of feline friends

THE Ten Lives Cat Centre says it is desperate for volunteers at its New Norfolk Op-Shop in High St. Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt said the shop has 14 volunteers on its books and could really do with another 14. “The New Norfolk Op-Shop is very popular with the community,”

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Events

Malty Music Festival to dock at Bothwell

A NEW music festival is heading to the Central Highlands next month to help celebrate beer, whisky and the planting season of the Clyde Valley’s malt barley crop. The Highlands Malty Music Festival will run from October 20–22, featuring the cream of Tasmania’s musical talent, brewers and distillers. Much of

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