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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
Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley CouncilSENIOR REPORT By WAYNE WALKER| The New Norfolk Eagles recorded a long-awaited victory over a re-building Hobart Tigers outfit by a massive 131 points at a sun-bathed Boyer Oval on Saturday. The Eagles could finally belt out the club song with gusto after a long 742-day drought since their last win on Good Friday back in season 2022. They did not win a game in the 2023 season. SENIOR GAME PHOTO GALLERY After an even first quarter on Saturday, th…See the Story
Wayne Walker reviews the Eagles' twin victories
Anzac Day · Derwent Valley CouncilIT was a cool morning at Bushy Park for the annual Anzac Day service held in the Percy Stattion VC Memorial Hall at the Bushy Park War Memorial Swimming Pool last Thursday. About 30 people attended the service that was conducted by Hannah Mann of the Loyal Glenora Lodge and readings by fellow lodge members Jacksyn Mann, Jarrad Mann and Jodie Denman. The names of the fallen from the district was read by Debra Crosswell. For the first time, music …See the Story
Bushy Park Anzac Day service in Statton Memorial Hall
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
Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley CouncilWHILE the Eagles’ women’s team has gone from strength to strength over the last two years and the reserves have won the occasional match, the senior side went 742 days without a win – until yesterday (Saturday). The team scored a landslide victory over the rebuilding Hobart Tigers, 170 points to 39.
The senior Eagles’ last win was on Good Friday two years ago, when they defeated Hobart at its home ground at the Tasmanian Cricket Association ven…See the Story
First win in two years for senior Eagles side
Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley CouncilSTALL spaces are still available at the Lachlan Community Hall’s Mother’s Day Market this Friday, May 3. The twilight event will be held from 4-7pm with a sausage sizzle also on offer. The market will offer gift ideas suitable for spoiling your favourite person this Mother’s Day, May 12. To book a stall space, call Joann on 0427 723 132 or Jenny on 0490 859 522. See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read our print editio…See the Story
Twilight Mother's Day market this Friday
Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley CouncilTHE New Norfolk Reserves today (Saturday) scored the first win for the Eagles’ men’s team this year, with a 152-point victory over the rebuilding Hobart Tigers. This victory was quickly followed by the Senior team defeating the Tigers by 131 points. The Eagle women, who are three from three so far this year, did not play today.
1. Kicking off at Boyer Oval at noon, the game was played in sunny conditions in front of a good crowd. The Eagles rac…See the Story
Reserves bag first win for Eagle men this year
Derwent Valley Council · Derwent Valley CouncilBushfire Smoke Alert – Plenty Valley Road, Glenfern – Avoid smoke This is a Smoke Alert message for New Norfolk, Plenty, Bushy Park and surrounding areas – Avoid smoke. There is a bushfire at Plenty Valley Road, Glenfern. There is no threat to communities. There is expected to be smoke, ash and embers from this fire visible around New Norfolk, Plenty, Bushy Park and surrounding areas. What to do: People at higher risk from the effects of smoke, …See the Story
