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THE Australian and Tasmanian governments today announced further support in the wake of the severe storms and flooding that occurred across the state in late August and early September. Primary producers in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands may be eligible for additional assistance.Speaking at the New Norfolk Bowls Club this morning, federal minister Julie Collins and Lyons MHR Brian Mitchell said grants would be available to small busine…

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Extra support announced for flood recovery

A LOCAL student from Dominic College has excelled in this year’s Australian Geography Competition. Sydney Excell, of Lawitta, placed in the top 1% of entrants and was also named “first in Tasmania” for his results in the Year 9 section. In a different field, he also received a merit award in this year’s national history competition.Sydney, 14, is a former student of St Brigid’s Catholic School at New Norfolk. Aiming to become a doctor, Sydney pl…

Lawitta lad leading the way in geography

WITH the 2024 football season behind us, the New Norfolk District Football Club has started planning for the next season and is on track with its three-year rebuilding program. There is an air of renewed confidence throughout the club, with Senior Coach Dylan Ford continuing in the role in 2025, together with new and current players committed to the Eagles for next season. Interviews are under way with potential new players and more announcement…

Community support for the Eagles will be vital in 2025

THE New Norfolk News-sponsored fourth competition on the New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association roster was held on the River Derwent last weekend. Anglers were on the river early, but Saturday’s conditions deteriorated rapidly late that morning, with strong gusty winds and rain making conditions difficult especially for anglers fishing the lower reaches of the river and Bridgewater marshes.Conditions were somewhat better higher up the river wi…

Tough going in the first New Norfolk News fishing contest

FAMILY members, local government figures and business associates were prominent among the mourners at the funeral of Peter Binny at New Norfolk today (Monday). The service at St Matthew’s Anglican Church was led by the Reverend Celia Hooker who noted that she, along with most of the congregation, had a decades-long association with Mr Binny and his family.Mr Binny’s widow, Ruth, delivered a 40-minute eulogy that was received with applause. She s…

Hundreds at Peter Binny's farewell

EXCLUSIVE: A revised plan for the 186-home gated community in New Norfolk, initially part of the larger master-planned community known as The Mills, is set to move forward.

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Back from the dead: 186 home gated community set to go ahead

WATER company TasWater says customers in the area of Rocks Rd, Station St, Third Ave and Blair St at New Norfolk may presently be affected by an emergency water supply interruption due to a burst water main. The estimated restoration time is 10.15pm and updates will be provided on the TasWater website.A burst main in the town centre saw residents of Blair St, Richmond St and George St being without water between 2.45-3.30am today. See more Derwe…

Emergency water outage at New Norfolk

MEMBERS of the Derwent Valley Concert Band travelled to Burnie last weekend to participate in the Tasmanian Bands League State Championships. Concert and brass bands attended from many parts of the state, making the most of the two-day event to get together with friends and colleagues. DVCB chief conductor Lyall McDermott said the event had also provided an opportunity for band members to join the audiences to listen to the other bands and, most…

Championship in the bag, now for a celebratory concert

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HERE’S a bit of fun. The Derwent Valley Council is running a contest for school children to come up with a name for its street sweeper. The student who comes up with the winning name will have the pleasure of seeing it printed on the vehicle for all to see. They will also be offered a ride in the sweeper and the chance of a photo in the paper.“The council is pleased to learn of the considerable interest in our Bucher 202 Street Sweeper as it tra…

Hey kids, name the council's street sweeper

TERMS of reference have been set for the independent review of the Derwent Valley Council that was approved at last month’s council meeting. These have been adopted without being considered at a council meeting and they make reference to probing the council’s relationship with 16 local organisations, businesses and groups.Released to councillors and the media earlier this week, the document states that the terms of reference were approved on Oct…

Sixteen parties named in Derwent Valley Council review

By TABATHA BADGER MHA| THE recent flooding throughout the Derwent Valley showed again how in the hardest of times, our community comes together. As we face a future of climate change with more emergency events, we must ensure communities are prepared to weather storms together, so no one is left behind.When the wild winds and rain lashed the Derwent Valley and the flood waters began to rise, we were prepared. People made their properties ready, …

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