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
NEARLY $20,000 was raised for cancer research, prevention and support during the Derwent Valley Relay For Life at the weekend, with other donations still to be counted. The fundraising website remains open for anyone still wanting to contribute. See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news
FOLLOWING a hiatus of three years, the British Railway Modellers Association – Southern Tasmanian Branch, held what can be best described as an extremely successful model railway exhibition at the New Norfolk PCYC facility last weekend. With more than 16 layouts of various sizes and model railway gauges, it was
THERE was a good turnout for last Saturday’s council election candidate forum at The Valley Sports Bar in New Norfolk. Sixteen of the 18 candidates for the Derwent Valley Council took part. Master of ceremonies Steve Balmforth and timekeeper Pat Murray kept the proceedings flowing and batted away any inflammatory
ABOUT 100 people attended yesterday’s Memorial Service to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, held at the New Norfolk RSL Club on Australia’s National Day of Mourning. RSL vice-president Bernie Clifford was master of ceremonies and the service was conducted by the Reverend Celia Hooker. Barry Quinn from RSL Tasmania and
SPORTS clubs are dismayed by the latest flooding of the Tynwald Park sportsground, which is likely to leave the venue closed for several days right when junior football at the ground is winding down and cricket is getting ready to take over for summer. Today’s flooding follows heavy overnight rain
TYNWALD Park at New Norfolk is likely to be closed for several days following extensive flooding overnight. A council spokesperson said early assessments indicated the damage was likely to be worse than the last flood in 2018. This New Norfolk News video shows the scene late this morning, May 6,
A LARGE crowd attended the unveiling of a bronze statue of AFL football great Peter Hudson at Arthur Square in New Norfolk yesterday morning. Surrounded by family and friends, Hudson said it was one of the best days of his life. He acknowledged the dedication of Nick Cracknell and Leon
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Video from yesterday’s funeral procession for the late Layton Hodgetts OAM, featuring the biggest-ever parade of Derwent Valley Concert Band members, past and present, in a fitting farewell to their founder. See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news
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