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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
New Norfolk · New NorfolkThe opening words are almost always the same. “I don’t know if you’d be interested, but …” For Ruth Binny, the answer is always the same, too. “Yes, I’d like to know more, to see what you’ve got.” Her answer explains how Ruth, a teacher-turned-historian, gets into the long history of the Derwent Valley and its people. “While that question at the New Norfolk Historical Information Centre might always be an immediate “yes!” says Ruth, “but then,…See the Story
Ruth’s quest to keep past alive
New Norfolk · New NorfolkJust over 75,000 Tasmanian electors will go back to the polls on May 4, this time for the Legislative Council where elections are being held for the divisions of Hobart and Prosser, as well as a by-election in Elwick. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission says 16 candidates will contest seats in this election, including four in Elwick, seven in Hobart and five in Prosser. Over this coming week, those on the electoral rolls in those electorates wil…See the Story
Voters go back to polls again
New Norfolk · New NorfolkMost days, you’ll find the water man somewhere between Molesworth and Maydena. This is Adrian Jones, who’s been the local water deliverer since he bought DV Water Cartage company in mid-2023. Today is typical for Mr Jones and his 12-tonne load, one of probably 10 to 13 that’ll be filled and delivered before the day’s out. Those numbers are just for the Derwent Valley, but they furnish a clear indicator of the drought that has taken grip of much…See the Story
