IN the lead-up to this month’s local government elections, New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News put 15 questions to all 18 candidates seeking election to the Derwent Valley Council. The questions cover a broad range of topics based on questions and comments received from readers. Candidates were also invited to submit a
LIFE membership of the Lions Club of New Norfolk has been awarded to long-serving member Craig Waterhouse. Craig joined Lions 40 years ago and is a dedicated Lion who has served in most of the club’s executive positionsincluding terms as president in 1990/91 and 1999/2000. An engaging storyteller, Craig has
NINETY years young Mavis Beattie continues to enjoy success with the fruits of her New Norfolk garden. The Derwent Valley Garden Club member had a successful outing to the Claremont Daffodil, Camellia and Spring Flower show last month. The two-day event attracted exhibitors from a number of garden clubs and
A STUDY tour to New Zealand is Jamie Brown’s reward for his commitment to excellence in his role with TasWater. Nineteen-year-old Jamie was recently named the Young Tasmanian Operator of the Year in the awards of the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia. The New Norfolk man has been with
THE Ouse supermarket has new owners for the first time in many years, with John and Lavinia Hosken recently settling in to operate the landmark business on the Lyell Highway. The handover occurred on August 12 when the couple took over the running of the Ouse IGA Xpress supermarket from
LOCAL rock ‘n’ roll success story Peron Lan is looking forward to catching up with his Derwent Valley family and friends this week when popular Australian band 1927 tours Tasmania. The 44-year-old guitarist has fond memories of the region, and the family farm on Plenty Valley Rd is never far
FOR many people in the Derwent Valley, John Crowle’s voice might be more familiar than his face. Mr Crowle has been the voice of the Corumbene Radio Hour on community radio station Tyga-FM for about eight years, earning him a nomination for the Derwent Valley Community Achiever Award. The judges
ONE of the Derwent Valley’s most popular cafes will reopen tomorrow (Friday) under new management. After a three-month hiatus, The Possum Shed Cafe is ready to welcome old and new customers to its small piece of paradise on the bank of the Tyenna River at Westerway. The new operators are
TWO veterans of the New Norfolk District Football Club played milestone games last weekend. Rohan Heron played his 250th senior game and Ben Lovell played his 200th senior game in the clash with the Lions at Huonville. Rohan Heron played his first senior game in 2005 and since his debut
HISTORY was made for the New Norfolk Junior Football Club recently when Under 16.5 player Brodie Scanlon played his 134th club game and claimed the honour of the most games played on record, toppling the record held by Jake Bearman who in 2016 played his 133rd club game. NNFJC registrar
A REUNION of one of the most significant families in the development of the Derwent Valley will be held at New Norfolk next week. The May 22 gathering at the Derwent Valley Boathouse will mark the 200th anniversary of the arrival of William Shoobridge and family in Tasmania. Shoobridge came
HISTORY was created for the New Norfolk District Football Club last Saturday, May 7, when father and son Josh and Zayden Kelly ran out for the Eagle seniors against the Dodges Ferry Sharks at Shark Park. In our recorded history, this is the first time this has occurred at Senior
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