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Eagles are ready to fly into season 2023

By STEVE BALMFORTHWITH the first roster game for SFL season 2023 being only days away at Boyer Oval on Good Friday, there has been a great deal of activity both on and off the field. While some clubs in the SFL and also at TSL level have been struggling to

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Valley’s role in national feral deer action plan

By JOHN ANDREWARTHADERWENT Valley residents are being urged to play a key role in addressing the problems associated with wild deer in the region. A strategy is being developed by the National Feral Deer Action Plan Working Group, with representatives from governments, non-government organisations, researchers, shooting sectors, farmers and conservationists.

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Alert

Night repairs on Bridgewater Bridge

THE Department of State Growth will be repairing a joint on the Bridgewater Bridge from tomorrow night (Friday, March 31). There will be a lane closed and a reduced speed limit while these repairs are carried out from 7pm on Friday until 8am on Saturday, and from 7pm on Saturday

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Obituary

Farewell Greg Batchelor

A FUNERAL celebrating the life of Greg Batchelor will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church in New Norfolk at 11am tomorrow (Friday, March 31). Mr Batchelor died on March 24, aged 77. A returned serviceman, he was the town’s Anzac Day parade marshal for many years. In a tribute,

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Events

Derwent region forestry expo at Glenora

COMMUNITY members are invited to attend a forestry expo at Glenora District School tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29. The expo is aimed at those interested in a career working outdoors, and it will be visited by school groups throughout the day. From 2-3pm the festival will be open to the public,

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Stay safe on the wet roads

TASMANIA Police are calling on motorists to drive with extra caution this afternoon, with wet weather affecting many parts of Tasmania. Drivers are urged to: See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news

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Sport

New Norfolk golf results – March 22-25

Saturday 25/3/2023 Derwent Valley Open (stroke) sponsored by the Heron, Youd and Young families – A Grade gross: B. Rainbird 64, L. Post 65, E. Monaghan 71; Nett: J. Miller 72-6-66, G. Heron 74-7-67, M. Tangata 79-11-68 c/b; B Grade gross: G. Geard 77, S. Marriott 82, D. Armstrong 83

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Redcaps do it again: another trophy for the Tynwald crew

THE New Norfolk Redcaps have done it again, bringing home another Southern Cricket Association first-grade premiership to Tynwald Park after playing the Grand Final at the opposition side’s home ground earlier today (March 25). Playing against a strong Claremont team that had defeated the Redcaps comfortably in the first round

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Historic Back River church up for sale

THE final resting place of some of Australia’s first European settlers went on the market last week. The Back River Methodist Chapel/Uniting Church has been closed for some years, but its cemetery remains open for future burials. Operating the cemetery and providing public access during daylight hours were among the

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Sport

Association awards for local cricketers

THE Southern Cricket Association held its annual awards night in the lead up to the first grade grand final, with several cricketers from the Derwent Valley and Highlands being recognised for their individual efforts throughout the season. Congratulations to all those named above, both for the SCA awards and for

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Police clamp for Granton speedster

A SOUTHERN Tasmanian man has had his vehicle clamped for 28 days by members of the Tasmania Police road policing services after a mobile speed camera detected his vehicle exceeding the speed limit by more than 47km/h on March 18. Acting Sergeant Shane Etherington said a car was detected travelling

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Council and general manager to part ways

AFTER a marathon closed meeting in the New Norfolk Courthouse tonight, it has been decided that the Derwent Valley Council and its general manager of three years are to part ways. Addressing the public after re-opening the meeting at 11pm, mayor Michelle Dracoulis said general manager Dean Griggs would not

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