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
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
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
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
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
TASMANIA Police has posted a community alert for statewide road closures and conditions. 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 our print
Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Midlands and South East forecast districts Issued at 4:33pm on Friday 8 September 2023. Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts
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,”
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
THE Derwent Valley Council Chambers is closed to the general public until further notice after the building suffered its fourth major flood damage in two years. An upstairs plumbing fixture malfunctioned over the weekend, causing major damage to the ground floor customer service area. The council has provided no information
Frost Warning for the Upper Derwent Valley, Midlands and Central North forecast districts Issued at 5pm on Friday 1 September 2023. Frosts with temperatures down to -1 degrees are forecast for Saturday morning in parts of the Central North, Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts. Please be aware: Temperatures at
THE New Norfolk Scouts and the Community Pantry are the latest community groups targeted in the ongoing spate of burglaries in the town. The New Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch group urges all victims of crime to report their incidents to police so a complete picture of the situation can be put
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