TODAY marks the 102nd anniversary of the act of heroism that earned New Norfolk-born Wally Brown the Victoria Cross. On July 6, 1918, Brown was serving with the Australian Army at Villers-Bretonneux, France, when he single-handedly decided to deal with an enemy sniper who was causing trouble. Discarding his rifle
ALWAYS ready with a joke and a laugh, Michael Kievit is a lively and dedicated member of the Lions Club of New Norfolk. He is often seen selling raffle tickets, cooking at barbecues and helping out at Baskerville Raceway and club working bees. Michael also serves as the club’s bar
WORKING hours at the Montagu St roundabout near the New Norfolk Bridge will be extended from tomorrow (Monday) to take advantage of the school holiday period to try to complete the project in less time. The original plan to carry out the road surface repairs between 7am and 6pm was
PUBLIC health restrictions due to COVID-19 meant that Tasmania’s Southern Country Golf Association Pennant competition could not be completed this year. As the New Norfolk Golf Club’s Division 5 team finished on top of the ladder, it was named the Division 5 champion. Well done to the team of Fred
TWO well-known Derwent Valley markets are back in business after several months in recess due to the coronavirus pandemic. The outdoor New Norfolk Market in High St resumes tomorrow (Saturday) from 8am-2pm, and the indoor Bushy Park Market reopens on Monday from 11am-2pm. The operators of both markets have asked
PRODUCTION will cease at the Boyer mill for three weeks over the next three months to help the company ride out the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant decline in demand for newsprint and magazine-grade paper and the situation is not expected to
THE start of the new financial year today represented the 10th anniversary in business for New Norfolk pharmacist Bel Bird. In a video posted on Facebook earlier today, Ms Bird said it had been a fantastic 10 years and she looked forward to several more decades in business at New
SEVERAL media organisations have today reported that the Derwent Valley Council, Central Highlands Council and two other municipalities have been awarded funding to address employment issues and workforce gaps in the region. The Mercury and ABC Radio report that $395,000 from the Tasmanian Community Fund will be used to connect
A MAN will face court in November following an alleged incident of multiple car damage at New Norfolk on Saturday night. “Police have charged a 28-year-old male with one count of dangerous driving following investigations,” Acting Sergeant Skye Carey said. Acting Sergeant Carey said investigations were continuing in relation to
THE New Norfolk News has been given a complete overhaul just in time for its 12th birthday later this week. Local developer Andrew Lockman had charge of the project to update the site, which posted its first news report on July 2, 2008. After 2.3 million page views and 5694
Road Weather Alert for Tasmania, for the Upper Derwent Valley, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands forecast districts. Issued at 8:42pm on Sunday 28 June 2020. Icy roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Sunday evening and Monday in parts of the Central North, Central Plateau, Midlands and Upper Derwent
Road Weather Alert for Tasmaniafor the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts Issued at 3:45pm on Saturday 27 June 2020. Icy roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Saturday and Sunday in parts of the North
SOME of Troy Bester’s earliest memories are of being with his grandfather, Sam Wilton, at Lions Club activities. “I remember, when I was about eight or nine, helping with the chocolate wheel, collecting sheep dung to sell and we went to all the family nights,” Troy said. “Back then we
RAPID recharging of electric vehicles is now available at Mood Food in New Norfolk following the recent installation of a 50 kilowatt fast charger. Supported by a grant from the State Government, the new facility becomes the second official electric vehicle charging station in the Derwent Valley (after the Mt
Bureau of Meteorology, TasmaniaMinor Flood Warning for the River Derwent Issued at 3:58 pm on Tuesday 23 June 2020 Flood Warning Number: 3 Minor flooding may develop along River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and along the Rivers Ouse and Clyde during Wednesday based on forecast
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