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Derwent Valley


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Bushfire burns near New Norfolk, Smoke warning issued

A bushfire currently burning near New Norfolk has prompted a smoke alert for nearby residents this afternoon. TFS say the fire is burning on Lachlan Road, near Blackhall Gully Road. They say while there is currently no threat to communities, there is expected to be smoke, ash and embers visible around the area. Smoke Alert Issued […]

Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 3:11pm
Courts and Crime

Two youths facing charges after explosions

Two young individuals are facing charges in connection to a series of incidents in New Norfolk last week, where homemade explosive devices caused slight damage to properties. On January 25th and 26th, local authorities received reports of loud blasts in the areas of Pioneer Avenue, Kensington Street, Cowburn Road, and Hazelwood Road. Damage was reported […]

Mon Jan 30, 2023 - 12:44pm
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Lake Meadowbank to Be Lowered for Dam Upgrade

Lake Meadowbank, located between Hamilton and Ouse in the upper Derwent Valley, will soon be lowered by two meters to allow for the replacement of the nearly 60-year-old spillway gates on top of the Meadowbank Dam. The Meadowbank Power Station, which uses water from the River Derwent held in the Lake Meadowbank reservoir, generates 187 […]

Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 1:06pm
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New Norfolk Woman Wins $731,000

A New Norfolk woman is celebrating a life-changing win after scoring a whopping $731,000 in a recent TattsLotto draw! 💙 The Tassie resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, was one of seven division one winners in the draw, each of whom took home a prize of $731,407.21. The lucky woman told an official from The […]

Wed Jan 4, 2023 - 7:00am
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New homes helping Tasmanians in need in New Norfolk

More social and affordable housing is coming to Tasmania for people in need, with the construction of 10 new homes complete in New Norfolk. 10 two-bedroom units have been completed in the third stage of a significant development at New Norfolk for priority applicants on the Housing Register, adding to the existing 29 homes on […]

Mon Dec 5, 2022 - 10:08am