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Further meeting to investigate pensioner plan

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Further meeting to investigate pensioner plan

THERE was a positive response to the public held last month to gauge the interest of local people in a proposed New Norfolk branch of the Pensioners Association Tasmania (PAT Inc). Craig Farrell MLC welcomed those present at the meeting at the New Norfolk RSL Club and expressed his appreciation for the organisation’s interest in returning to the Derwent Valley. “We are a people-centred organisation which exists to overcome isolation and loneline…Read Article

Old bridge to stay open until end of July

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Old bridge to stay open until end of July

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Council sets 'sustainable path' with new budget

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Council sets 'sustainable path' with new budget

THE Derwent Valley Council has approved a 6% rates increase for the 2025-26 financial year as part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the Council’s long-term financial sustainability and continued service delivery to the community. On average, the increase represents $1.70 a week or $88 annually for each residential property. Acting mayor Luke Browning said the decision reflected the council’s commitment to responsible financial management ba…Read Article

Eagle Reserves and Women back on the winners' list

RESERVES REPORT – WAYNE WALKER THE Eagle Reserves grabbed their second victory for the season in defeating the Claremont Magpies by 36 points at Boyer Oval on Saturday. The result was a reversal of the result from Round 5 when the Magpies won convincingly. Eagle utility player Bailey Wheeler and ruckman Tyron Triffett toiled hard in the ruck contest against much bigger opponents over four quarters. They gave midfielders Zac Wheeler, Jack Evans a…Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley Council Read Article

New Norfolk junior football – Rounds 9-11

MILESTONE GAMES100 NNJFC club games: Charlie Cooper, Under-16.5 Boys, and Hayley Miller, Under-16 Girls), Round 11.75 NNJFC club games: Bradley Slater, Under-16.5 Boys (Round 11).50 NNJFC club games: Ruby Lovell, Under-16 Girls (Round 10). Myler Pelham, Under-16 Girls, and Hayden Clark, Under 13 (Round 11).50 career games: Grace Brazendale Under-16 Girls (Round 10). ROUND 9 RESULTS – June 13&15Under 16.5 Boys (26) lost to Brighton (86). Goals: K…Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley Council Read Article

Council budget passes on second attempt

THE Derwent Valley Council’s budget for the 2025-26 financial year was approved at a special meeting tonight, with five councillors voting in favour of the three budgetary motions while Cr Phillip Bingley maintained his opposition to the 6% rate rise. Tonight’s meeting was called after the budget failed to pass during last week’s monthly meeting. That meeting was short on numbers due to two councillors being ill and mayor Michelle Dracoulis bein…Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley Council Read Article

Eagles soar over Magpies to retain Mulga Clayton Cup

By WAYNE WALKER| A WEEK after going down by 161 points to SFL Community League powerhouse Cygnet in Round 10, the New Norfolk Eagles reversed the trend by thumping the battling Claremont by 113 points to retain the Mulga Clayton Cup at the sunny Boyer Oval on Saturday. SEE OUR PHOTOS The Eagles displayed good footy skills and great connection by using the big open spaces of the big Boyer Oval by changing lanes and finding a lead up or loose play…Magpies · Derwent Valley Council Read Article

Supporting families in the upper Derwent Valley

By SARAH DAVIDSON| KIDS and Teens in the Valley has been growing its reach, expanding into Westerway and surrounding areas to support families who’ve often missed out on in-school and school holiday programs. Last term, we ran our first in-school social and emotional learning program for Year 5 and 6 students at Westerway Primary. It focused on helping kids build confidence, manage and normalise emotions, develop teamwork skills, and navigate fr…Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley Council Read Article

Festival of Voices concert to raise the church roof

THE renowned national choir The Australian Voices is coming to New Norfolk on its Painted in Dirt tour as part of the Festival of Voices. Performing at St Matthew’s Anglican Church at 6pm on Monday, June 30, the choir will provide a taste of contemporary Australian choral music including the choir and audience favourite Painted in Dirt, featuring myriad bush noises. The Australian Voices will be joined for this concert by New Norfolk choir the S…Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley Council See the Story

Warning of icy roads in the highlands

Road Weather Alert for Tasmania for Central Plateau forecast district Issued at 10:37am on Saturday 28 June 2025. (click here for the latest version) Icy conditions on susceptible roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Saturday in parts of the Central Plateau forecast district. For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police, who have current warnings for heavy frost and ice on Highland Lakes Rd…Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley Council Read Article

35 candidates for the state seat of Lyons

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