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New Norfolk · New NorfolkThe signs have only been up a few days, but things are already humming for Ngaire Melhop and Shemi Rubin, a pair of escapees from Brisbane and newcomers to New Norfolk. Their business, a visitor information centre on Burnett Street, reflects their optimism about their new home. It takes some nerve to open a visitor information centre in a place where you have just arrived. “Things are looking positive,” says Ngaire. “Along High Street, those …See the Story
Spectacular night show seals the deal for couple
New Norfolk · New NorfolkThe New Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch group blames a sudden decision to disband on a lack of interest by local residents, Tasmania Police and the Derwent Valley Council in working together. The move has sent shockwaves through the council. Councillors are to have face-to-face discussions with senior police officers next week. At the same time, the statewide Neighbourhood Watch organisation says the New Norfolk group has done valuable work making t…See the Story
Neighbourhood Watch calls quits
New Norfolk · New NorfolkLiawenee’s annual trout weekend has been cancelled due to dry conditions in the lakes area and a limited or uncertain rain forecast for the coming weeks. The event was to have been held on May 18-19. “Cancellation of the trout weekend was not an easy decision and we appreciate that there will be many disappointed anglers, community members and IFS staff who look forward to this event each year,” an Inland Fisheries Service spokesperson said. “Hy…See the Story
Popular annual trout viewing weekend cancelled
New Norfolk · New NorfolkCentral Highlands Mayor Loueen Triffitt has today followed through on a request by fellow councillors to publicly retract accusations she made against them in the April 5 council meeting. They demanded that she publish the retraction in four local newspapers, with the advertisement in The Mercury running today. It read: “As an effort to move forward, I formally apologise for my allegation of probable collusion or corruption including criticism o…See the Story
Central Highlands Mayor apologises
Anzac Day · New NorfolkAT the foot of New Norfolk’s Cenotaph this week rest some 40 floral wreaths, the community’s moving Anzac Day tribute to those who served in conflicts across the world over more than a century. “This is our way of keeping mateship alive,” said Parade Marshal Dale Britten of this year’s event, which culminated in the march to the Circle Street site. “Events like this bring the community together,” he told the Gazette. “The same sense of helpin…See the Story
The spirit of the Anzacs lives on
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