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New Norfolk · New NorfolkAS organisers wrap up the first Tasmanian Autumn Festival, which ran across the Valley and Highlands for the entire month of April, plans are already being drawn up for 2025. Local tourism group, Derwent Valley and Central Highlands (DHTA) developed the autumn celebration to provide the region with a significant event that would attract visitors year on year. It was well supported by both local businesses and visitors from near and far. In total…See the Story
The Festival of Smiles
New Norfolk · New NorfolkThe gates at Tasmania’s biggest rural event open tomorrow and organisers are hoping for fine weather and big crowds. Quercus Park is slowly filling up as this year’s 602 exhibitors prepare for Agfest. Many of the Rural Youth Tasmania volunteers who will run the event have now moved out on site, as past minute preparations get into full swing. Agfest committee vice chairman Caitlin Radford said they have about 110 volunteers in the team this year…See the Story
Agfest set for record crowds
New Norfolk · New NorfolkDerwent Valley Council is proposing a partnership with four youth-focussed bodies to determine and deliver the services to the area’s young people. A proposed Memorandum of Understanding was made public at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Councillors are being asked to approve the formation of the Derwent Valley Collaboration for Youth ( DVCY), bringing Council together with outside entities, including the high school, not-for-profits and a chu…See the Story
United call on youth woes
New Norfolk · New NorfolkThe Derwent Valley Council is standing by a decision to lease council-owned land on the Esplanade occupied by the New Norfolk Rowing Club to the club. The decision was made in a closed session nearly five years ago and was only made public this week. On October 17, 2019, seven councillors agreed that Esplanade land owned by council and occupied by the New Norfolk Rowing Club should be leased to the club for its “longterm occupation and operatio…See the Story
Land lease deal for rowers
Anzac Day · New NorfolkArmy cadets will form ranks as part of the Anzac Day events in New Norfolk tomorrow morning. New Norfolk RSL Sub Branch says it’s the first time in some years that cadets have led the parade in the Valley, and it’s very pleased to have them involved. The RSL has now released its event schedule for Anzac Day. Those attending are invited to meet at 5am at the RSL building on Tank Street before the 5.45am march to the Cenotaph outside the Council…See the Story
Tasmanian men answer call to arms
New Norfolk · New NorfolkA legal action by Derwent Valley Council to recover more than $100,000 in unpaid lease payments owed by the New Norfolk Distillery is now before the Supreme Court in Hobart. The lease on three buildings in the Willow Court precinct was terminated by Council on November 7 last year. The matter was mentioned in the Court last week. Council says the Distillery, owned by the Derksen family and operating from a separate building within Willow Court, …See the Story
Council takes dispute to Supreme Court
New Norfolk · New NorfolkThe Derwent Valley hosted a multitude of Autumn Festival events this past week, both its month-long version and a day-long Rotary occasion at the weekend. Among Festival highlights across New Norfolk and the broader Valley, local residents and visitors were spoiled for choice as warm weather made it easier to walk, drive or simply wait for whatever was coming next. A series of small group tours inside the Ladies Cottage, arranged as part of th…See the Story
Valley puts its best foot forward for festival fun
Vaccines · New NorfolkADVERTISEMENT: FREE FLU AND SHINGLES VACCINATIONS THE Derwent Valley Council is providing free ‘flu and shingles vaccinations for people aged 65 years and older. The next session will be held between 9am and 11.15am on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Derwent Valley Community House, 56 Blair St, New Norfolk. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL and can be made by contacting the council’s customer service on 6261 8500. Amanda McCallACTING GENERAL MANAGER
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