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25.01.2022 ***LOCATION CHANGE*** The location of The Mills' free community concert advertised in today's DVG has changed, with Australian Made now playing at the Derwent Valley Council Chambers Park in Circle Street (not Arthur Square). Correct details as below:

25.01.2022 Any plans to upgrade Jeffreys Track linking the Derwent and Huon Valleys appear dead in the water. A Deloitte Access Economic report has found the 13 km track from above Crabtree in the Huon Valley, through to the junction with Hydehurst Road above Lachlan in the Derwent Valley, was not viable due to the cost, lack of support from local communities and industry, potential environmental impacts and low usage. The report was funded by the State Government. For the full story get the Derwent Valley Gazette, out on Wednesday.

25.01.2022 Out today! Grab your copy of the Derwent Valley Gazette, your locally owned and supported newspaper. We have an exclusive look at the new hotel proposed for The Mills, sport, a TV guide, crossword and much more. Merry Christmas to all, we will take a short break and be back on January 13.

24.01.2022 What a cracking Opening week at the pool. Caught up with our wonderful operator Tai today, whilst my own kids had a swim of course. But great to see councils in...vestment in the long awaited Family change rooms now underway, and due to be completed soon. This council funded project will enable mums and dads to be able to change and look after children in a safe space for all genders for example (mums can change boys without taking boys into the female changing rooms) and visa versa. It will also be disability compliant. This should be finished soon, along with extra car parks new and defined spaces for the existing car park, there is some real investment happening at the pool site this year. Get on down to the pool and support your local facilities

24.01.2022 Police investigate serious two vehicle crash Boyer Road, Dromedary Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash on Boyer Road, Dromedary this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called about 12 midday to attend a two vehicle crash involving a black BMW sedan and a red Toyota Camry sedan on Boyer Road, Dromedary towards Bridgewater in the 80km zone. Emergency service responders attended the scene, including Police, Tasmania Fire Service, State Emergency Ser...vice and Tas Ambulance. The drivers of both vehicles were trapped in their respective vehicles and required extrication. The driver of the BMW, a 29 year old New Norfolk man, and the driver of the Toyota, a 30 year old Bridgewater woman both sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries. The woman’s two year old son was not physically injured. All were transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital. The road was closed for several hours while police including Crash Investigation and Forensics conducted investigations. Initial investigations suggest the Bridgewater-bound BMW crossed to the incorrect side of the road, colliding with the New Norfolk-bound Toyota. Investigations are ongoing and police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or witnessed the driving behaviour of both vehicles prior to the incident. Police also request any witnesses that may have dash cam footage of the vehicles or the crash to come forward. This information can be supplied to Bridgewater Police on 131444, or if you wish to remain anonymous you can phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. See more

23.01.2022 Out today, your local newspaper, the Derwent Valley Gazette. Grab a copy at all the usual outlets and support local business. News, sport, crossword, fishing and much much more.

23.01.2022 **LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER** Tomorrow's free community concert put on by The Mills will now be held at The Valley Sports Bar, 21 Back River Road, New Norfolk. The date and time remain the same.

23.01.2022 Collinsvale motorists are advised that a portion of Collinsvale Road is currently closed at the Glenlusk end, while the Tasmania Fire Service remove a dangerous tree from across the roadway. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the scene is cleared.

22.01.2022 Out today. Grab your copy of the Derwent Valley Gazette. Only 80 cents and full of local news and views. Support local

22.01.2022 A 58 year old man is in custody following an alleged incident in New Norfolk this morning. Police were called to the New Norfolk Caravan Park after the man allegedly in possession of three small paring knives was involved in an altercation with another man about 9.15am. Members of the public disarmed the man prior to police arrival. ... One of the members of the public sustained a minor injury to one of his fingers. No medical treatment was required. Anyone with information should contact police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au

22.01.2022 New Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch is proud to present "Connecting Derwent Valley"- your Community e-Hub. Whatever you are looking for- services, support, help, bu...sinesses, clubs-you'll likely find it here. This is an initiative of NNNW with support from NHW Tasmania. Connect at: www.connectingderwentvalley.com.au See more

22.01.2022 Derwent Valley Youth Future Action Team (D'FAT) has agreed to once again register a team for the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life. D'FAT will be participating in... the 2021 Derwent Valley Relay for Life on 27th and 28th February. This will be the seventh time that D’FAT has participated in Relay for Life. See more

21.01.2022 We were out in the Derwent Valley today supporting the launch of the Derwent Valley Tasmania tourism map. The map was supported by a grant through the Departmen...t of State Growth’s regional tourism grant fund. A great collaborative effort to highlight the growing number of quality tourism businesses in the valley and will be used to move visitors around, increasing regional dispersal and yield. See more

20.01.2022 It is with a heavy heart that the Derwent Valley Autumn Festival Committee announces that the 20th Derwent Valley Autumn Festival event will not go ahead, due t...o COVID-19 restrictions. The 20th festival will go ahead in the future, but it will be done in a safe manner once restrictions are eased and we know how to live in the COVID world. We would like to thank our sponsors Derwent Valley Council, Norske Skog, and Tassal, for their continued support over the years, and we look forward to working with them for our 20th event. Thank you to our stall holders and patrons for their support and understanding over the recent months. See more

19.01.2022 Out Wednesday, your local newspaper The Derwent Valley Gazette. Full of news, sport, cartoons, fishing and much more. Grab a copy and support local business.

19.01.2022 Police and emergency services remain at the scene of the two vehicle crash. Injuries are unknown at this stage. Boyer Road is currently closed at the intersections of Old Main Road, Bridgewater and Millvale Road, Dromedary.... Motorists should avoid the area until further notice.

19.01.2022 The wait is over.....the Derwent Valley Gazette is out today. Grab a copy, just 80 cents. Its full of local sport, news and views. Please support local business.

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17.01.2022 Hazel MacTavish-West of Seedlab in New Norfolk today talking to a large audience about agri business and food production at #newnorfolkdistillery

17.01.2022 Tasmania Police has posted a new Community Alert Road Closures Statewide - 28/9/2020 There are no reported road closures for the state.

16.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Upper Derwent Valley, South East and parts of Western, East Coast, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast... Districts. Issued at 6:17 am Monday, 14 September 2020. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS DURING MONDAY Weather Situation: A strong westerly airstream across Tasmania will persist throughout Monday, then moderate on Tuesday morning. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with isolated gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, are expected across parts of southern and central Tasmania during Monday. Locations which may be affected include Orford, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

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16.01.2022 Willow Court weekend brings asylum stories to life ‘Stories from the Asylum’ is a two-day event taking place on 28 and 29 November 2020. The event marks the 20th anniversary of the closure of Willow Court that falls on 28th November, 2020. ‘Stories from the Asylum’ acknowledges this milestone in the asylum’s 193 year history through talks by guest speakers, poetry, music, storyboards, and podcast (QR code only) recordings of former staff reflecting on their time at the hospit...al. There will also be a display of artist Christina Henri’s project ‘Roses from the Heart’ featuring bonnets to commemorate convict women who spent time at the New Norfolk asylum. Event Program Saturday 10:00am 4:00pm 10:00am 11:30am, Convict research project - Hamish Maxwell-Stewart 11:30am 12:00pm, Poetry from Renovating Madness Liz McQuilkin 12:00pm 1:00pm, Music Derwent Valley Concert Band 1:00pm 1:30pm, Poetry from Renovating Madness Liz McQuilkin 2:00pm 3:00pm, Closing Willow Court Pete Smith 3:30pm 4:00pm, Music Derwent Valley Concert Band Sunday 10:00am 4:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm, Convict research project - Hamish Maxwell-Stewart 12:00pm 1:00pm, Music Derwent Valley Concert Band 1:00pm-3:00pm, Convict research project - Hamish Maxwell-Stewart 3:30 4:00 Music, - Derwent Valley Concert Band The full program of events for the weekend is available from Council’s website and Facebook page. Entry is via gold coin donation. Attendees of events in the Willow Court Barracks precinct are required to wear flat, enclosed shoes. See more

16.01.2022 Tasmania Police has posted a new Community Alert Road Conditions - 5/10/2020 Lake Secondary Road - Extreme caution slippery conditions bakers tier to Miena 75 MM SNOW... Lyell Hwy - Extreme caution slippery conditions Wayahtinah to Derwent Bridge 100 MM SNOW Lake Dobson - Extreme caution slippery conditions 4 x 4 & 2wd with chains only 75 mm snow Marlborough Hwy - Extreme caution slippery 100 MM SNOW

14.01.2022 As a result of last week’s AGM, the committee have made the tough decision to cancel the 2021 Hamilton Show. This is due to the uncertainty of COVID19 restricti...ons, and the need to commence planning with the associated threat of incurred expenses. We thank the Central Highlands Council, our sponsors, donors, volunteers, patrons and affiliated community groups for their ongoing support. #hamiltontasmania #centralhighlandstasmania #derwentvalleytasmania #hamiltonshowtas #agriculturalshowsaustralia Tasmanian Agricultural Shows See more

13.01.2022 Its almost ready! This week's Gazette is 16 pages of news, views, sport, local interest and much much more. Only 80 cents. Support your local newspaper.

13.01.2022 As Public Officer / Treasurer for Derwent Valley Suicide Awareness Group, I am pleased to share that the annual International Survivors to Suicide Loss Day event will be held on 21st November from 11am at Arthur Square, New Norfolk and live streamed on Facebook.

12.01.2022 Thursday 1st of October - tip closed

12.01.2022 In the latest COVID Recovery video, Mayor Ben Shaw talks to Rodney Dunn from The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery about the changes they've had to make due to COVID-19, the bringing together of the Agrarian Kitchen and Cooking School and their plans for the new garden in Willow Court.

11.01.2022 Today's paper is out now! Prefer to read the Derwent Valley Gazette online? Sign up for a digital subscription today, 12 months for only $40.... https://derwentvalleygazette.com/subscribe/

11.01.2022 FOUND Police have located the bushwalker who was missing in the Florentine Valley area overnight. The man was sighted by the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter shortly before midday. He and his dog have been winched to safety.

10.01.2022 The wait is over....out tomorrow! Your local newspaper, full of news, views, sport and a week long TV guide. Just 80 cents. Grab a copy and support local business.

09.01.2022 Ben Shaw - Derwent Valley Mayor and Deputy Mayor Jessica Cosgrove - Derwent Valley Council announce some exciting plans for what's next for the Esplanade Revita...lisation Project including all abilities playground upgrade, BBQ facilities and concert stage. Also coming but not mentioned is an upgrade to the carpark at the New Norfolk Swimming Pool which includes additional car spots and new line markings. Hit play on the video and see the plans for what's coming!

09.01.2022 Christmas 2020 is well and truly ON in the Derwent Valley and Santas House will be operating!! Of course, things will have to be done a little differently and o...f course, we will have a Covid Safe Plan but Santa is so very keen to once again visit and bring joy to the faces of the young and the young at heart. So, our challenge this year is to decorate a much larger space than ever before. We need this space due to social distancing. We are asking for your HELP!! Please sort through your Christmas decorations and anything you no longer require please please donate to us. We have a collection point at United Preparedness Network Store 18a High Street, New Norfolk (big thank you to them) next to Banjos Bakery or private message me and we can arrange drop off/collection. Please dig deep into those cupboards and boxes Thank you so much Ho Ho Ho Nicky See more

09.01.2022 Police and emergency services attended a serious motor vehicle accident on Boyer Road, Dromedary on Friday evening. The crash was the result of a head on collision between a red Ford Fairmont driving towards Bridgewater and a purple Holden Commodore heading to New Norfolk. The Ford has failed to navigate a right-hand bend and crossed on to the incorrect side of the road, colliding with the Commodore. The 38-year-old female driver of the Commodore sustained serious injuries a...nd was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) where she is currently in a serious condition. The other occupants of the vehicle, her daughter and two grandchildren, were taken to the hospital for observation. The 19-year-old driver, and two passengers in the Ford, also sustained injuries and were taken to the RHH. Crash Investigation Services are investigating the cause of the accident. Police are asking anyone who has information on the manner of driving of either of these vehicles prior to the accident to please contact 131 444 See more

08.01.2022 Out today. Grab your copy of the Derwent Valley Gazette. Just 80 cents and full of local news, views and sport. Support local news!

07.01.2022 The Derwent Valley Rotary Club is yet another not for profit organisation that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with no Christmas parade this year... and their other traditional fundraisers sadly cancelled. This Saturday, October 3 they will be holding a fundraising BBQ at the market for their club and I urge you to please support them if you can. It has been a busy few weeks at the Friendliest Market in Tasmania for fundraising, and we love to support locals in all capacities. In September we have had the Variety Club, New Norfolk Primary School, Little Athletics, and The Salvation Army Derwent Valley in attendance. If you would like to raise money for a charity or not for profit organisation you are involved in, please contact Jessica via this page and I will offer you a stall space free of charge. https://www.facebook.com/dvrotaryclub/

07.01.2022 School Holiday Sibling Day Join us at Tynwald Park to celebrate school holidays on Thursday 1st October. It is essential that we take bookings to ensure we are ...meeting our COVID safe requirements. To book please call the centre on 62617222 or send us a facebook message with name of all attending and a contact phone number. Many thanks See more

07.01.2022 In this chapter of our COVID Recovery video series, Ben Shaw 4 Derwent Valley Mayor & Councillor chats to Penny from Circle Coffee House about how COVID-19 has affected her business, the changes they've made to their business model and what they have planned for the future.

06.01.2022 Following a long investigation by Tasmania Police and the Central Highlands Council, a woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of fraud. The... fraud allegedly relates to a period of offending between 2013 and 2020 involving property obtained from various suppliers of Central Highlands Council to a value of $135,000. A 37 year old Bothwell woman has been bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at 9.30am on 4 November 2020 charged with: Stealing x 5 Fraud x 111 Dishonestly Acquiring a Financial Advantage x 7 Forgery x 1 Uttering x 1

06.01.2022 King Island Courier another regional newspaper, which was closed, but now will be revived

05.01.2022 During December, the Derwent Valley Rotary Club will be drawing its 12 Days of Christmas Raffle. 12 daily draws from 1st December until 12th December. The Rot...ary Club received some wonderful donated prizes from local businesses for this raffle. One of these businesses is New Norfolk Popup Providore Thank you to all the businesses that donated.

05.01.2022 WIN TV’s news director Alex Johnston joins the pod to look back on the year that was in Tasmanian politics and award the coveted 'Golden Font'.

05.01.2022 It’s always good to get out to Glenora school. Today we introduced our new GM Dean to Principal Liz, and had a tour of the school which is looking great by the ...way. Liz assures me she dresses more appropriately on normal school days (she wears Geelong clothes) But being the last day of term and Footy colours day it was a very welcomed and colourful meeting. Great School and great community led by a great principal. #unquestionablyderwentvalleyUpper. See more

04.01.2022 Update: Police have located the bushwalker and his dog who was missing in the Florentine Valley area overnight. The man was sighted by the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter shortly before midday. He and his dog have been winched to safety.... Search for overdue bushwalker in Florentine Valley Police, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and the SES are responding to a report of an overdue bushwalker in the Florentine Valley in the state’s south. Police were notified about 7pm last night after a 59 year old Hobart man, an experienced bushwalker, was overdue from a day walk. The man, who was travelling with his dog, is believed to be in the Wylds Craig area near Maydena. A land search team was deployed

03.01.2022 IFS director John Diggle with Derwent Valley Mayor Ben Shaw, Primary Industries and Water Minister Guy Barnett honouring the world class carp eradication program that was directed from the IFS offices in New Norfolk

03.01.2022 Christmas in the Derwent Valley is going ahead this year with a focus on celebrating and taking care of one another. Thanks to numerous community organisations ...and New Norfolk Christmas Committee, Council is pleased to make sure December is filled with lots of small, COVID-safe events and family-focused activities. From Christmas Carols live streamed through our Facebook page, Santa’s House (in Circle Street this year), the Derwent Valley Concert Band's Gala at Christmas Time concert in Arthur Square, and a Christmas Lights Competition for houses around the valley, we have a program that caters to all ages. See the full program details on our dedicated Christmas 2020 page. https://www.derwentvalley.tas.gov.au/our-comm/christmas2020

03.01.2022 Boyer Road, Bridgewater is now clear following an earlier crash. Motorists should continue to use caution in the area.

03.01.2022 Great chance to brighten Christmas

03.01.2022 MORE TEDDIES TO LOCAL STATIONS Yesterday morning Lion Dick Andrew delivered more teddies to our local ambulance and police stations. Paramedic and Branch Statio...n Officer, Julie Couper and Volunteer Ambulance Officer, Colin Partridge were very pleased to receive the teddies with Julie saying how much "the kids love the teddies". Sergeant Chris Hey, whom we met outside the police station was also appreciative noting that the teddies "are well used. Kids respond really really well to them." SGT Hey is recovering from knee surgery. We wish him well for a speedy recovery. In the photos Lion Dick is with Julie and Colin at the ambulance station and Sgt Hey outside the Police Station. See more

02.01.2022 Tasmania Police has posted a new Community Alert Road Closures Due to Snow and Ice Riversdale Rd. Road is Closed to 2WD, Signs deployed, Extreme Caution advised, road open to 4WD with chains only.... Poatina Road Patches of Snow from Poatina Village to Highland Lakes Rd. Road is open, Signs deployed, Caution advised to 2WD. Highland Lakes Road - Between Great Lake and Golden Valley is open to 4WD with chains [...]

01.01.2022 Weekends aren't complete without an #UnquestionablyDerwentValley waterfall. @blackseriesau (IG) epic capture of Russell Falls! #DerwentValleyTasmania #HobartandBeyond #HolidayHereThisYear #DerwentValleyTasmania #SeeAustralia

01.01.2022 With a whole host of new climbing and connecting trails, our park is better suited to eMTB’s than ever before. It’s around 15-20min climbing on an eMTB to our Midline trail, and from there you’ll have dozens of descending, climbing and link trail options.

01.01.2022 THE NEW NORFOLK LIONS CLUB BIG CHRISTMAS RAFFLE IS HERE!! ONLINE AND IN PERSON Once again, it’s time for the club to raise funds and an opportunity for you to try your luck with our Christmas Raffle. It’s been a fairly challenging year and yet our big-hearted local sponsors have, once again, made wonderful contributions to the prize pool. So, this raffle will make Christmas a bit more special for a few lucky members of our community.... FIRST PRIZE is an open order on Woolworths supermarkets to the value of $600. This wonderful Christmas prize can be used at any Woolworths supermarket. Woolies New Norfolk have kindly contributed a $60 voucher for this prize. SECOND PRIZE is a meal and dinner voucher to the value of $200 donated by the New Norfolk Hotel. THIRD PRIZE is an open order to the value of $150 donated by Clark’s butchers. FOURTH PRIZE is a meal voucher to the value of $50 donated by the Bush Inn. FIFTH PRIZE is an open order to the value of $50 donated by Fairview IGA Express. We have been able to keep the price of tickets low at just one dollar and, for the first time, this year we are selling both online and paper tickets. This Wednesday, October 28, Lion Ricky Jackson and his team will start selling paper tickets. For one day each week from now until December 18, tickets will be sold from 9.00am to 3.00pm outside the Guardian (top) Chemist. The first three selling days are Wednesday October 28, Friday November 6 and Thursday November 12. We’ll keep you updated with other days and times as they draw near. Online tickets can be purchased whenever is convenient for you from the comfort of your home by visiting our raffle web page at https://www.rafflelink.com.au/lionsxmasnewnorfolk between now and December 17. When you buy online just pay by Mastercard or Visacard and provide your email address so that the receipt and your ticket numbers can be sent to you. The raffle will be drawn on December 18 at 3.30pm at the Guardian Chemist. Results will be published on this page and in the Derwent Valley Gazette on December 23. Please share this post and let your friends know that they can buy tickets to win any of these great prizes. We wish everyone the best of luck. Lions Australia. We serve (more than sausages).

01.01.2022 LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES AND PUDDINGS NOW ON SALE Christmas this year may be very different but some things will be the same. You can enjoy Lions Club Christmas Ca...kes and Puddings as usual. These delicious festive season delights are now for sale at Derwent Valley Council, the Guardian Chemist and the Amcal Chemist in New Norfolk. They can also be purchased by phoning Lion Greg Hudson on 0418 127 439. Our 1.5kg Christmas Cake is priced at $17, our 1kg Christmas Cake at $13 and our 900gm Christmas Pudding at $13. The Lions Christmas Cake and Pudding program has been a major fund-raising project of Lions Australia since 1965. For fifty-five years, our cakes and puddings have been baked by Australia’s leading food companies. These have included Big Sister, Gartrell White, Arnotts, Sarah Lee, and by the current manufacturer since 1983, Top Taste, (the baking division of George Weston Foods Limited). All cakes and puddings are baked to our special recipes ensuring uniform, high quality products. Rest assured that if you buy one of our delicious cakes or puddings, the proceeds will be put to good use. In recent years annual sales across Australia have raised approximately $2,000,000 to contribute to health, welfare and humanitarian projects run by districts and clubs. Locally, funds raised from sales are used for our many New Norfolk Lions Club projects and on state and national causes. These include Give Me 5 for Kids, Clown Doctors Tasmania, St John’s Ambulance, Diabetes Tasmania, Lions medical research, Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation, Lions Eye Health Program, Lions Hearing Dogs and disaster relief. Lions Australia. We serve (more than sausages). In the photograph Lion Ricky Jackson and Chloe Ackerley show the Lions Christmas cake and pudding display at the Amcal Chemist in High Street.