Events

Brass ensemble’s debut to aid church restoration fund

THE Derwent Valley Concert Band’s new brass ensemble’s debut performance this Sunday afternoon will benefit the St Matthew’s Church restoration fund. The ensemble has 11 players, mostly from the concert band, with special guests Marty Smith (trombone) and Carla Ward (trumpet) from the Glenorchy City Brass. Nic Courto will conduct

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Sport

New Norfolk junior football roundup – finals

STJFL FINALS – U18 and U14 Girls – August 20 UNDER-18 GIRLS: Up against a quality opponent which benefited from some state Devils squad players returning to the team, our Under-18 girls knew their elimination final last Sunday would be a tough gig. But to the credit of every player

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Business

Corumbene Health Hub taking shape, cafe signs on

IT’S starting to get real at the Corumbene Health Hub development site on The Avenue at New Norfolk. While extensive works have been carried out inside the two former Royal Derwent Hospital wards known as Derwent and Esperance houses, the action has now moved outdoors. This week, a large steel

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Sport

Eagles defeated: Tough season over

ROUND 18 – NEW NORFOLK v DODGES FERRY and HUTCHINS – AUGUST 19 ALL New Norfolk teams were on the road last Saturday for the final roster games of the season. The Lady Eagles travelled to Queenborough Oval to try to keep their slim finals hopes alive against a strong

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Gallery: Photos from August 19 women’s game at Queenborough

NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the second half of the Senior Women’s game between New Norfolk and Hutchins at Queenborough on Saturday. PREVIOUS GALLERIES: More local sport. See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read our print edition every second Friday.

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Sport

Eagles call time on a tough season

THE SFL and SFLW seasons have ended for the New Norfolk District Football Club. The final roster matches were played today and the Eagles will not be contesting the finals series. The Senior Women met Hutchins at Queenborough this morning and the Senior Men and Reserves played Dodges Ferry at

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Community

In the News: Award for Neighbourhood Watch

THE New Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch is 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 (August 18). They are a dedicated group of volunteers on a mission to make our community a safer

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Remembering the Vietnam War, 1962-73

THE letter was moved from one side of the kitchen table to the other and back again. “It is addressed to you, so you open it,” my father said. My brother was sweating bullets as it was his conscript letter from the Department of Defence to go to Vietnam –

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Community

Feedback wanted on Corumbene health training site

THE University of Tasmania is working with Corumbene to establish a new rural health training site in New Norfolk. Funded through the federal government’s Health Workforce Program, this partnership will allow the University to expand its Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program in aged care services. Over the past year, New

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Events

This Friday: Vietnam Veterans Day at New Norfolk

THE Derwent Valley’s first public commemoration of those who served in the Vietnam War will be held this Friday, August 18. This community-led event will see wreaths placed on the New Norfolk Cenotaph and a brief address will be given on the Derwent Valley Council lawns. The event coincides with

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Wednesday morning frost warning

Frost Warning for the Upper Derwent Valley, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts Issued at 5:07pm on Tuesday 15 August 2023. Severe frosts with temperatures down to -3 degrees which can cause significant crop damage are forecast for Wednesday

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