Local Council
Thieves rip over $1,000 worth of trees from park
The stolen conifers were part of a beautification project aimed at improving the area
Sun Sep 15, 2024 - 4:45pmDerwent Valley
Local Council
'Perfect storm': Mayor says council facing major clean-up after floods
The Derwent Valley Council is currently assessing the damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding
Wed Sep 11, 2024 - 5:00am
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Bearcat and dozens of police rush to 'isolated incident'
The armoured vehicle was seen racing down the highway to the Derwent Valley on Monday
Tue Sep 10, 2024 - 5:00am
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Evacuation centre closes as flood warnings downgraded
The weather bureau has downgraded flood warnings but warns of potential rain impacting river levels
Thu Sep 5, 2024 - 12:32pm
Road Incidents
Landslip on Lyell Highway will require 'extensive repairs'
Floodwaters have since receded over sections of the road
Thu Sep 5, 2024 - 8:02am
Rural
Farmers still struggling with flooding and power outages
Dairy farmers are particularly hard-hit with power outages preventing milking
Tue Sep 3, 2024 - 12:40pm
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New bridge will let large vessels into the Derwent Valley
The River Derwent has been bridged since the 1840's
Tue Sep 3, 2024 - 10:39am
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Flooding and power outages force continued school closures
The Department for Education has confirmed five schools will remain closed on Tuesday
Tue Sep 3, 2024 - 7:42am
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Communities on edge as flood risk persists despite easing weather
Over 17,000 homes and businesses across Tasmania are currently without power
Tue Sep 3, 2024 - 7:14am
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Schools closed as severe weather impacts state
Some schools are without power and others have sustained physical storm damage
Mon Sep 2, 2024 - 8:25am