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TSO in town for two live sessions

THE Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra will play its first ever “Live Sessions” performances in NewNorfolk later this week, with shows on Friday and Saturday. TSO chief executive Caroline Sharpen said the 15-piece TSO brass and percussion ensemble musicians were excited about performing in the Derwent Valley for the first time. “The

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Crash closes Lyell Hwy near Wayatinah

8.45PM UPDATE: Police advise that the Lyell Hwy at Wayatinah has reopened following the earlier crash. EARLIER: Police and other emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the Lyell Hwy at Wayatinah. A police spokesperson said one of the occupants had sustained serious injuries and the

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The Derwent Valley remembers at dawn

ANZAC Day Dawn Services have been held this morning at New Norfolk, Gretna, Maydena, Fentonbury and Arthurs Lake, with 11am services to follow at New Norfolk, Bushy Park, Hamilton and Bothwell. There was fog in some areas as dawn broke across the valley and highlands. At New Norfolk, parade marshal Dale

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Pharmacist’s plea for consultation on dispensing changes

FEARS of job losses and exacerbated drug shortages have been expressed by a New Norfolk pharmacist in the lead-up to next month’s federal Budget which is expected to allow 60-day dispensing for more than 300 medicines. Local Guardian pharmacy owner Bel Bird said there had been no consultation on the

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Valley band’s big day out

THE Derwent Valley Concert Band played a big part in yesterday’s Derwent Valley Autumn Festival, providing musical and visual entertainment as well as being among the long list of stallholders. Chief conductor Lyall McDermott said it was a wonderful day and a joy for the band to be able to

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New Norfolk golf results – April 19-24

Sunday 24/4/2023 Stableford – A Grade: G. Heron 36, S. Ackerley 36 c/b, L. Triffitt 35 c/b; B Grade: D. Vagg 40, M. Sibley 35 c/b, R. Walters 35; C Grade: J. Broadhead 36 c/b, N. Heron 36, T. Hardwick 32; NTP: 3rd J. Kinloch, 6/15th K. Tomkinson, 8/17th D.

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GALLERY: Derwent Valley Autumn Festival

THE Derwent Valley Autumn Festival has wrapped up after a successful first outing under its new management. Photographer Richard Jupe captured the event for New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News. A selection of his photos appear below, and more will be in this Friday’s print edition. See our earlier gallery

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Live from the Derwent Valley Autumn Festival

THE gates are open to the Derwent Valley Autumn Festival which is now under way on the Derwent Esplanade at New Norfolk until 4pm. Community radio station 98.9 Tyga-FM is there on the ground with a live broadcast. There will be a different announcer every hour and the broadcast can

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Crash closes Bridgewater Bridge

SUNDAY UPDATE: Police are seeking witnesses or video of yesterday’s three-vehicle crash near the Bridgewater Bridge at Granton. They ask that anyone who saw the crash happen, or who has dash cam vision, to contact police on 131 444 or report to crimestopperstas.com.au referring to Crash #23002412. 6.15PM UPDATE: Police

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See the Sonic sequel at Westerway

THE movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will be shown at Westerway Primary School at 7pm tomorrow (Saturday), April 22, presented by the Derwent Valley Youth Future Action Group (D’FAT) as a school holiday activity. Everyone planning to attend is asked to register online at https://dfat_wpsmovie20.eventbrite.com.au. Tickets cost $2 per person (children

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Free guide to what you’ll find at the Autumn Festival

NEW NORFOLK NEWS has compiled the following guide to this Sunday’s festival, from publicly available sources. The festival will be at the New Norfolk Esplanade from 10am-4pm. Follow the official Facebook page for updates. How to get there | On-site services | Things to see and do | Foods to

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