By WAYNE WALKER| THE New Norfolk Eagles grasped their first victory for season 2025 with an impressive team performance over a tenacious Hobart Tigers outfit at a sun-bathed Boyer Oval on Saturday afternoon in front of a big reunion day crowd. SEE OUR PHOTOS it was good to see many players from the 1994 Under 19s 2004 Reserves and 2005 Senior premiership teams in attendance to cheer the boys on but the Tigers kept snapping at their heels in an entertaining contest for fans of both sides The Eagles had a clear winner in Jye Bearman who played on the ball and also rested forward in an outstanding best-on-ground performance with six goals as he troubled the Tigers throughout the contest Playing coach Josh Farrow was happy to see a full four-quarter performance from his players “It was proof of what the group is capable of when we stick to and execute the game plan,” he said The boys will look to build on this week’s efforts when we take on Claremont next Saturday at Abbotsfield Park.” kicking the first three goals of the game through Josh Farrow Jye Bearman and Tyron Bailey as the scoreboard was ticking over in favour of the home side The Tigers answered with a goal through Toby Maughan but the Eagles went forward once again with veteran Josh Clifford applying a strong tackle which rewarded him with a free kick as he passed to the fast-running Rowan Thomason who kicked the Eagles fourth major The Tigers looked to have a height advantage with three big tall players as they found big Noah Mead at full-forward who took a strong mark and booted the Tigers’ second Eagle speedster Rowan Thomason was on fire early in the contest and passed to Jye Bearman who kicked truly Bearman popped up once again moments later weaving through his Tiger opponents with a clever snap to kick his third Tiger Lachie Dare kept the visitors in touch with their fourth goal as the Eagles led at quarter-time by 18 points in what was a great quarter of football Quarter time scores: New Norfolk 7.3 (45) to Hobart 4.3 (27) The Tigers managed to work their way back into the contest in the second term scoring two goals to the Eagles’ one There were more stoppages around the ground as both sides struggled to get any momentum along with Thomason and big ruckman Corey Ransley were all playing well and Jamie Devine was starring across half-back Half-time scores: New Norfolk 8.7 (55) to Hobart 6.6 (42) The Eagles maintained control in the third quarter with goal ace Jye Bearman bagging another two majors the Tigers were still in the contest with big forward Samuel Cosgrove also booting two goals to keep in touch as they trailed by 22 points at three-quarter time Eagle ruck Ransley was having a titanic battle at the centre bounce and around the ground with tall Tigers Noah Mead and Jack Bailey but big Corey was doing a mammoth job getting boot to ball in a number of ruck contests Three-quarter time scores: New Norfolk 12.12 (84) to Hobart 9.8 (62) New Norfolk had a number of chances to kick away in the last term but held the Tigers to just one goal also to go on and record a 27-point victory Jye Bearman was electric throughout the contest and was a headache for the Tigers and an absolute handful in the forward line His brother Jake Bearman had a hard tag and was given plenty of attention by his Tiger opponent but still had great impact when the footy had to be won Rowan Thomason played a great game with hard run and excellent kicking skills The inclusion of the very talented Tyron Bailey’s height and skill was in full flight and a welcome sight back on Boyer as he played well on the ball and in the ruck at different stages of the game Playing coach Josh Farrow was back to his deadly best spending time across all areas of the ground and contributing two goals as he led from the front as he always does Corey Ransley played a blinder in the ruck against bigger opponents and used his experience and strength to give first use to the Eagle midfielders The Eagles will now look forward to meeting the struggling Claremont Magpies in their home nest at Abbotsfield Park this Saturday hoping to grab their second win for the season Final ScoresNew Norfolk 13.18 (96)Hobart 10.9 (69)Best – New Norfolk: Jye Bearman Ferguson.Goals – New Norfolk: Jye Bearman 6 New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News is a sponsor of the New Norfolk District Football Club See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news and sport online and read our print edition every second Friday document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a9fe5ba8d2a328b57eb3535d205d6a39" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Have you got Derwent Valley news or photos of an event – past, present or future? Send an email to New Norfolk Newsor call 0417 387 577 Responsibility for election comment is taken by the Editor/Publisher Australians will vote in federal election for the House of Representatives and a half-senate election The following polling places in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands will be open from 8am until 6pm: If you’ll be away from home and need to find another polling place, visit www.aec.gov.au to find one near you In the House of Representatives election for the seat of Lyons it is necessary to number every box in the order of your choice The senate election ballot paper is divided in half with the option to vote “above the line” or below the line If voting above the line (for parties or groups) at least six boxes must be numbered n the order of your choice Sustainable Australia Party – Universal Basic IncomePierre RICHARDSON Sustainable Australia Party – Universal Basic Income Liberal PartySenator Richard Mansell COLBECK Australian Labor PartyAmelia Louise MEYERS See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read our print edition every second Friday "a02ad5047d88875c8f3448b7ebeaa6d3" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" Milestone games75 NNJFC games: Hamish Fraser Results in briefUnder 16.5 boys lost to Clarence by forfeitUnder 16 Girls (66) defeated Lindisfarne (6) Rubee Burdon.Under 14 Girls (16) lost to Clarence White (76) Ashley Jordan.Under 13 Boys 2.4 (16) lost to Brighton 7.6 (48) on Friday night Kharter Wiggins.Under 12 Girls 3.4 (22) lost to Claremont 4.3 (27).Under 12 Boys (66) defeated Claremont (6) Milestone games75 NNJFC games: Madison Heron Under 16 girls; 50 NNJFC games: Rubee Burdon Results in briefUnder 16.5 boys – byeUnder 16 Girls 4.1 (25) lost to Kingborough 10.11 (71) Kaitlyn Housego.Under 14 Girls (1) lost to Lauderdale (61) Jayla Newbon.Under 13 Boys 3.4 (22) lost to South East Giants 6.3 (39) Tauariki Papera.Under 12 Girls 4.2 (26) lost to Lauderdale 11.4 (70).Under 12 Boys 6.11 (47) defeated Sandy Bay White 7.3 (45) Team of the week nominees for Round 3Under 8 Red – Amelia-Rose Wiggins Eli CooperUnder 10 – BYEUnder 11 – Darcey Browning Gabe BannisterUnder 12 Girls – Matilda Pettet Amelia BartelsUnder 16 Girls – Myler Pelham Milestone games100 NNJFC games: Jude Bannister U16.5 Boys (8) lost to Kingborough Tigers (68) Aydan Bailey.U16 Girls (66) defeated Southern Storm (6) Elsie Chaplin.Under 14 Girls (7) lost to Kingborough Tigers (67) Amelia Ransley.Under 13 Boys (5) lost to Glenorchy Magpies (65) Jack Saunders.U12 Girls (83) defeated Glenorchy Magpies (23).U12 Boys 9.12 (66) defeated South East Giants 2.6 (18).Team of the week nominees – Round 2:Under 8 Red – Billy Brown Valhalla CrosswellUnder 8 Black – Frederick Hume Bryce TurleyUnder 12 Girls – Astaria McQueen Ameliah BartelsUnder 16 Girls – Maddison Heron Milestone games75 NNJFC games: Seb Smith and Logan Withers (Under 13 Boys) Results in briefUnder 16.5 Boys 2.2 (14) lost to Sandy Bay Lions (74) Jake Smith.Under 16 Girls 6.4 (40) defeated Claremont Bulldogs 3.7 (25) Ruby Lovell.Under 14 Girls 1.2 (8) lost to North Hobart 7.9 (51) Hayley Harvey.Under 13 Boys 1.3 (9) lost to Lindisfarne 8.12 (60) Brody Goss.Under 12 Girls 8.6 (54) lost to Huonville Lions 10.3 (63) Under 12 Boys 5.7 (37) defeated Channel 3.9 (27) Team of the week nominees – Round 1:Under 8 Black: Rylie Long Oliver Hayes.Under 8 Red: Jordan Crosswell New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News is a sponsor of the New Norfolk Junior Football Club "ab56206acfa997f49a53a800fca12d0e" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts Issued at 9:34 am Monday, 5 May 2025. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATE Damaging winds developing across Tasmania from late Monday afternoon Weather Situation: A cold front embedded in a vigorous northwesterly airstream will cross the state overnight Winds are expected to increase ahead of and with the passage of the front bringing the risk of damaging winds across western and central parts of the state from late this afternoon This risk of damaging winds extends to eastern and southern parts of the state during the late evening and continues into Tuesday morning Strong to DAMAGING WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are expected to develop over western and central Tasmania during the late afternoon and then extend to eastern and southern parts of the state DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may reach up to 120 km/h at exposed elevated areas DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday morning but winds are likely to remain gusty throughout most of the day Locations which may be affected include Swansea The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5pm Monday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210 NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the third quarter of today’s senior game between New Norfolk and Hobart, which resulted in the first win to the Eagle men this season. TODAY’S SCORES See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news and sport online and read our print edition every second Friday "ae5f4ad2c605dfa66522dbef6dbef732" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" LABOR’S Rebecca White was the most popular candidate at the 12 polling places in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands municipalities in yesterday’s federal election it is clear that Ms White will succeed the retiring Brian Mitchell as the federal Labor member for Lyons who came close to winning the seat at the last federal election in 2022 did not win any of the local booths and suffered swings against her across the two municipalities Ms White and Ms Bower held first and second place respectively at all booths although at Molesworth Ms Bower tied with the Greens’ Alistair Allan for second place The battle between Labor and Liberal was closest at Ouse where Ms White received 35% of the vote and Ms Bower 34% and this was the booth where the Greens performed worst receiving just eight votes or 5.56% and finishing second-last where they finished third-last with 17 votes or 4.56% The Labor result was strongest at New Norfolk where Ms White won 49% of the vote at the New Norfolk Primary School booth and just over 50% at the Fairview Primary School booth The informal vote exceeded 9% at eight of the 12 booths Ms White is leading the count in Lyons with 27,196 votes (43.44%) which is a swing of 14.4% to Labor since the last election which represents a swing of 11.1% away from the Liberals in the same timeframe Ms White is on 61.47% and Ms Bower on 38.53% The Greens vote has dipped slightly and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has seen a slight rise The least successful candidate electorate-wide and in the local booths was the Citizens Party candidate who ran a very low-key campaign and did not respond to the News’ emails Please let us know of any errors in this chart: damian@newnorfolknews.com "a841b9af6bbc3ba3f8de75d17c7d6156" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" How about joining the latest branch of Pensioners Association Tasmania Incorporated or PAT Inc as it is called by its members pensioners and folk over 50ish from New Norfolk and the surrounding areas are invited to an expression of interest meeting with members of the state executive and some members of the branches in the Huon Valley This meeting to be held in New Norfolk is your chance to register your interest in belonging to this type of organisation PAT Inc exists to overcome isolation and loneliness How many of you complain about getting old This group meets once a month to have some fun and offers a second opportunity to join in on another activity to get you out your home and doing something different The ageing process often causes isolation and loneliness Maybe you have retired to New Norfolk and don’t know many people We would love you to contact us and let us know if you need to get to our meeting at 1pm on May 22 at the New Norfolk RSL Club "a6564af66137d2cfceabaa78f0175e30" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" May 3Reserves v Hobart at Boyer at 10amWomen v Hobart at Boyer at noonSeniors v Hobart at 10am Andrew “Nifty” Minchin – 250 Club Games: We thought Nifty would play his 250th club game last weekend but due to an injury this did not occur this stalwart of the club plays his 250 game Nifty played his first game in 2007 and has now racked up 16 Senior and 233 Reserve games He is-ever reliable and always puts his hand up to play wherever required In 2022 he won the Reserves best and fairest award at the club He is a life member and a much-loved part of the New Norfolk District Football Club FOLLOWING a tough start to the season with big losses to last year’s grand finalists at Boyer Oval today the Eagles will be looking for a game which will give us a better indication of what lies ahead for the rest of this season particularly with a guest appearance by Dane Swan against the Lions in the first game of the season although beaten by 63 points at the final siren showed they have improved from last season The Lions basically won the game in the second quarter but the Eagles were more than competitive in the other three quarters In the second game of the season against Dodges Ferry the Eagles were beaten in every facet of the game the Eagles lost by 99 points to the reigning premier which is a very strong team that has recruited well they showed great fight and courage to match it with their more fancied opponents for portions of the game and during the game made the task even harder coach Farrow will be looking for a consistent four-quarter effort against the Tigers THE Eagles Reserves have also had a tough start to the season A lack of training and match fitness really showed against the opposition over the first three rounds The Reserves have shown glimpses of form at different stages of the first three contests but a lack of fitness has been the most significant factor in all games With some consistent attendance at training and fewer injuries at senior level the Reserves team is more than capable of winning some games this season we hope they can get on the winners list for the first time this season and gain some confidence moving forward THE Lady Eagles have had a great start to the season The competition at this stage appears to be between Claremont While the women have looked very strong so far today’s game against Hutchins will be their biggest test so far I am sure it is a game they will be looking forward to ready to play their best against some quality opposition Chris LovellVice President – Football Operations "a98f3be524fc7cae1129dca5491f6343" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" where the New Norfolk District Football Club’s men’s team played the Hobart Tigers and the women played Hutchins which the NNDFC tells us was in recognition of Umpire Appreciation Round no information was received by the News from the league | SENIORS: New Norfolk 13.18 (96) d Hobart 10.9 (69)Best – New Norfolk: Jye Bearman | RESERVES: Hobart 7.6 (48) d New Norfolk 6.7 (43)Best – New Norfolk: Blake Rogers | WOMEN: Hutchins 14.16 (100) d New Norfolk 0.1 (0)Best – New Norfolk: Dannielle Clifford "abf8023cdbe7497f10931c0a295c76c1" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is returning to New Norfolk this Wednesday with what it describes as a laid-back and family-friendly “Live Sessions” gig in the War Memorial Hall supported by members of the Derwent Valley Concert Band The TSO’s woodwind section will be joined by some brass and percussion friends to perform some “bangers” from the ’80s “Think Billy Joel and The Beatles alongside Mendelssohn and Beethoven with a side of Frank Zappa,” TSO principal cellist Jonathan Bekes said eclectic gigs and will keep audiences entertained between songs as the MC on the night “It’s a wonderful community and family atmosphere and we’re really excited to be coming back to New Norfolk’s War Memorial Hall,” he said “The TSO is really committed to presenting our music to as many people across the state as we can so it’s wonderful to be performing in great venues like this The TSO will be supported on the night by local musicians and there will be food trucks on site The whole design of the Live Sessions concept is about creating a community feel and an exciting vibe “It’s great for us to go to different places and explore the local talent and present a really diverse and exciting program that’s completely different to what we’d normally do We’ll have some really amazing classical repertoire some quirky folk songs and some gorgeously relateable 1980s synth as well There’s something for absolutely everyone.” The TSO will be supported by the Derwent Valley Brass Ensemble conducted by Jim Taylor. Tickets to the performance are $37 for adults and $15 for under-18s. tso.com.au/live-session See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read our print edition every second Friday "a0716082fc2835b2b42e1ccaa2455851" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" FORMER state Labor leader and first-time federal candidate Rebecca White has held the seat of Lyons for the ALP succeeding retiring member Brian Mitchell in yesterday’s general election that saw Anthony Albanese returned for a second term as prime minister Ms White has achieved a 10% swing to Labor on a two-party preferred basis and a personal swing of 14% Rebecca – Australian Labor Party 26,318 (43.40%) +14.36% swingBOWER Susie – Liberal 15,809 (26.07%) -11.15% swingALLAN Alistair – The Greens 6511 (10.74%) -0.69% swingBROADBY Shaun – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation 4133 (6.82%)GRAHAM Sarah – Trumpet of Patriots 2848 (4.7%)DI FALCO Fishers and Farmers Party 2673 (4.41%)OFFORD Angela – Independent 1906 (3.14%)PHIBBS Michael – Citizens Party 438 (0.72%) Photo: Rebecca White with prime minister Anthony Albanese at the Boyer paper mill during the election campaign.See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read our print edition every second Friday "a6550a913bb4de917b6a1eb9e65056f1" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" By TABATHA BADGER MHA| A HOME isn’t just a basic need But in the cost of living and housing crises finding a home that doesn’t break the bank is getting harder and harder we have some of the weakest rental protection laws in the country – renters can be evicted without cause rents can be jacked up by unreasonable amounts and renters don’t even have the right to have a pet It’s why the Greens have been fighting for real rights for renters for years pressure from community advocates and the Greens finally forced the Liberals to adopt our long standing policy of giving renters the right to have a pet It was great news – pets are part of the family and renters shouldn’t have to choose between a roof over their head and giving up their beloved family pooch these changes finally passed the lower house we put forward changes to allow renters to make minor modifications to their homes It would have allowed tenants to install potentially life-saving disability or security modifications – like handrails in showers or security cameras ​​But despite Labor committing in the election to support this we won’t stop fighting for renters’ rights It’s why we’ve put forward a plan to end no-cause evictions Renters shouldn’t have to give up their homes without a legitimate reason – but currently Tasmanians can be kicked out of their rentals for no other reason than their lease ending it results in landlords kicking out tenants so they can jack up the rent Often renters are too scared to ask for their mouldy carpet to be replaced or their dodgy heater to be serviced in case their landlord kicks them out Our proposed changes would bring Tasmania into line with ACT New South Wales and Victoria who have all ended no-cause evictions Both the Tasmanian Liberals and federal Labor committed to ending no-cause evictions in the Better Deal for Renters – a policy state Labor echoed during the last election We hope the major parties live up to their promises this time and support our move to give renters real rights by ending no-cause evictions Tabatha Badger is one of the seven state members for Lyons. New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News invites each Lyons MP to write for the paper on a regular basis By CRAIG FARRELL MLC| DID you have a look at The Bridge Art Prize Exhibition at New Norfolk It was the end result of a discussion between an artist and an engineer over a coffee at the Black Swan Cafe we can see the bridge-building between the people and businesses to get this going There is no doubt that the long-awaited new bridge across the River Derwent between Granton and Bridgewater has been a spectacle in its own right but it has given us so much more than a river crossing the construction site have watched this bridge grow from barges and pylons into a completed bridge Although at times the traffic delays may have caused some frustrations at least there was something to watch while you waited for the traffic to start to flow again The bridge construction has shown us that engineering and art share many disciplines and The Bridge Art Prize has brought artists and engineers together It was very clear that the artists had a respect and understanding for the engineering and construction crews It was also apparent that the engineers and construction workers had a keen connection to the work of the artists The gala event began with our fabulous Derwent Valley Concert Band performing Timtumili Minanya This piece of music was commissioned by the Derwent Valley Concert Band and composed by James Henry It follows the journey of the river from the western mountains through the Derwent Valley to Hobart and out to sea It was clear from the various speakers on the night that all the planning and work that went into bringing this exhibition to life was well worth it The evening showed that building a bridge builds bridges Craig Farrell is president of the Legislative Council and member for Derwent He writes regularly for New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News "a056f0ee0cf9841f5a1294d56acaac9d" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" Issued at 4:53 pm EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025. Frosts with temperatures down to -2 degrees are forecast for Thursday morning in parts of the Central North Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts Please be aware: Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded by standard weather stations especially in calm conditions with clear skies No further warnings will be issued for this event "a07407bccfa58158548c2d21315ce3a0" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE following links will connect you with the live results from today’s federal election as they are posted by the Australian Electoral Commission 10.15PM: With figures returned from about three quarters of the polling places in Lyons the AEC has Labor’s Rebecca White on 61.33% of the vote over the Liberal Party’s Susie Bower on 38.67% on a two-party preferred basis Sarah – Trumpet of Patriots 2031 (4.71%)PHIBBS Michael – Citizens Party 312 (0.74%)ALLAN Alistair – The Greens 4651 (10.78%)BOWER Susie – Liberal 11,024 (25.55%)BROADBY Shaun – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation 2999 (6.95%)OFFORD Angela – Independent 1374 (3.19%)DI FALCO Fishers and Farmers Party 1966 (4.56%)WHITE Rebecca – Australian Labor Party 18,773 (43.52%) EARLIER – 8.30PM: With figures returned from just over half of the 81 polling places in Lyons the AEC has Labor’s Rebecca White on 60.7% of the vote over the Liberal Party’s Susie Bower on 39.3% on a two-party preferred basis Ms White is hoping to replace her retiring colleague Brian Mitchell while Ms Bower is on her second attempt to wrest the seat from the ALP Rebecca – Australian Labor Party 10,046 votes (41.71%)BOWER Alistair – The Greens 2595 (10.77%)BROADBY Shaun – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation 1752 (7.27%)DI FALCO Fishers and Farmers Party 1152 (4.78%)GRAHAM Sarah – Trumpet of Patriots 1121 (4.65%)OFFORD Angela – Independent 738 (3.06%)PHIBBS Michael – Citizens Party 179 (0.74%) "a6bd0101220f69b3178de3a55f772b6b" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" Frosts with temperatures down to -1 degrees are forecast for Friday morning in parts of the Central North Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts "a82e0c1b538310bdd6273c1e55c86b35" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" NEW NORFOLK NEWS has compiled the following guide to this Sunday’s festival (April 13), which will be held at the New Norfolk Esplanade from 10am-3pm. Follow the official Facebook page for updates. See our photos from the festivals in 2023 and 2024 "a4d660506bbd82403ed0eed5ce4524ab" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" AN information session will be held tomorrow (May 1) to introduce a free stop-smoking program that will be offered at New Norfolk during May The Breathefree2 program will be held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hall in Officer St “Breathefree2 will run over nine sessions throughout May,” organisers Henry and Chanel Higgins said “It is a five-week evidence-based program that has helped more than 20 million people quit smoking for good,” Mr Higgins said “Designed by a behaviour change specialist this program is offered completely free to all who want to break free from smoking.” “The whole program is completely free including the participant workbook and refreshments each night,” Chanel said The first session will focus on introduction and preparation and will be held at 5.30pm on Thursday There will be a further opportunity to join at the second session on May 8 which will focus on benefits and strategies for quitting smoking “The main part of the program is May 12-16 which runs every night for five nights to support people through the initial withdrawals Several locals who have quit smoking will be coming along to share their stories and help cheer others along in their journey,” she said This detoxification phase will include sessions on stress reduction The last two sessions will cover nutrition and and a graduation celebration Ongoing support group meetings will be available afterwards For more information and to reserve a spot call Chanel on 0410 869 137 (bookings are preferred to assist with catering) "a6cc61347152ed08fbad2cc1be204d31" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" most of us look forward to putting our feet up and relaxing – but not Trent Henderson who has lived his entire life in New Norfolk is more than halfway through a personal challenge of running 110 marathons in 110 days to raise awareness of the importance of positive mental health and suicide prevention while also raising funds for Speak Up His intial ambition of raising $6000 has now been reached more than three times over with the tally presently at just over $27,000 After a full day’s work as a truck driver for De Bruyn Transport Trent puts on his running shoes and heads down to the New Norfolk Esplanade where he runs from about 5.30pm until 10pm says it’s a nice place to run and it means she’s on hand to keep him hydrated during his four-hour marathon sessions “I usually head out to him every hour I give him his head-torch and mobile phone where he isrecording a nightly update,” Mandy said but also in other areas to raise greater awareness of his eff orts Friends and supporters are invited to join him on these runs – even if it is just for 100 metres Trent attended New Norfolk Primary School and then Dominic College He played underage football with New Norfolk and then for Glenorchy in the Under-16 and Under-18 teams before joining Dominic Old Scholars He has also worked as a lifeguard at the New Norfolk and Bushy Park pools Melbourne Marathon and Adelaide Park Marathon as well as various fun run events Trent’s eff orts are being supported by businesses which have pledged at least another $10,000 including Terry White Chemmart in Prospect Vale which is donating $100 for every marathon completed The Quilted Teapot in New Norfolk is donating 50c from every coffee sold during the campaign and the New Norfolk Hotel is kicking in $1 from every main meal this month The News has made a contribution on behalf of our readers By the time Trent finishes his 110 runs on May 30, he will have covered 4642km in just over three months – that’s 178km more than running from New Norfolk to Darwin. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN TOP PHOTO: : Trent Henderson (white shirt) running with members of the New Norfolk District Football Club Since meeting Trent as an excited 7yr old boy wanting to play football and watching him grow through the years as classmate of our children and growing into an exceptional young man he is today Trent has been inspirational during this epic event Bringing awareness to the clause and sharing his own story not only raises funds it raises communication pathways for others "a682d7e908c45379d71db2c592664ac7" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" AS the 2025 federal election campaign enters its final week New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News invited eight candidates for the seat of Lyons to provide statements of about 250 words to tell the readers about themselves All but one have responded to the invitation The profiles are presented in alphabetical order please note that if you wish to post comments on electoral matters surname and town of residence for publication Australian Greens: My name is Alistair Allan and I am your Greens candidate for Lyons this election I live in Dodges Ferry with my partner and I love every part of the Lyons electorate especially the Derwent Valley with its tannin-stained rivers I feel a sense of community that I haven’t found anywhere else I have noticed the cost of groceries climb as the duopoly of the big supermarkets price gouge without any pushback When I looked at what the major parties were doing to help my communities That’s why I’m standing for the Greens in Lyons because the Greens are the only party with a plan to put people first and address the cost of living crisis To put dental and mental health into Medicare To ensure the big supermarkets stop price gouging people when things are already tough as it is And to pay for these things the Greens plan to make big corporations and billionaires pay their fair share in tax The Greens’ Robin Hood Reforms are estimated to raise $514 billion in revenue over 10 years Now is the chance for Lyons to have a member in federal parliament who will advocate for our communities I am beyond excited to take on this challenge and deliver real change and results for the people of Lyons Liberal Party: A Liberal-National Coalition government will get Australia Back on Track Australia has had the biggest fall in disposable incomes in the developed world putting valley and highland families under extreme financial pressure That’s why we’re taking real action immediately with our fuel tax cut This means that every single time you fill up your car going between the farm and town you’ll save on average $14 a tank thanks to our fuel tax cut If you’re filling up multiple times a week – which many in this region do – you’ll feel this relief immediately ensuring you have more money in your pocket the Coalition is backing in communities in the Valley by providing specific investments in the region recently I was proudly able to commit $1 million to deliver much-needed restoration work to the New Norfolk War Memorial Hall The funding will help renovate and restore the toilets green room and allow for the installation of disability access as well as improvements to the building’s entrance and exterior we’ve announced $15,000 to improve safety at Tynwald Park The last time Labor was in government controlled by the Greens it was a disaster for the Valley and Highlands with our forestry industry shut down driving families elsewhere in the search for work Don’t risk it happening again – vote Liberal Pauline Hanson’s On Nation: I am Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Lyons I’ve lived alongside the people I now seek to represent trauma-informed leadership that understands the real challenges facing our communities Standing with our Farmers: Tasmanian farmers are the backbone of our state I’m fighting to ban the sale of Australian farmland to foreign entities and limit leaseholds to 25 years I will push to reintroduce Foreign Investment Review Board oversight on all foreign purchases and support a federal rural lending fund to help our farmers through drought and disaster Cost of Living Relief: I know how hard the cost-of-living crisis is hitting Tasmanians I support One Nation’s reforms to ease household pressures and its management has been neglected for too long I’ll fight for a comprehensive federal water policy that balances the needs of farmers Infrastructure investment and smart conservation are vital to securing our future I want to return real representation to the people of Lyons – grounded in honesty and unwavering commitment to the people of Lyons Fishers and Farmers Party: While our title suggests that we have a limited policy platform Fishers and Farmers Party has thought through proposals to cover most people’s concerns We realise that the major parties are making campaign promises trying to bribe us with our own money since the government doesn’t have its own funds other than what comes from taxation If we truly want to increase the pie to fund health we need to increase wealth creation opportunities by eliminating onerous regulation to allow businesses to flourish Our government has not done us any favours in the past by selling off our resources for either nothing or for peanuts to our trading partners Comparisons illustrate this point: Qatar’s main export is natural gas and it doesn’t levy income tax on its citizens and provides free health care and education to it’s citizens Australia exports more natural gas than Qatar and to boot has far more natural resources The question needs to be asked: where is the benefit to the Australian population for the pitiful mining royalties Why isn’t more natural gas being utilised by Australian businesses to generate jobs and wealth rather than throwing more money at expensive and unreliable “renewables”.There are further cost of living pressures coming down the pipeline after Tanya Plibersek signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework which to put 30%of Australia’s land mass and marine areas into reserves by 2030 Restricting farmers’ ability to clear their own land to increase production is the reason that we have Farmers tacked to the end of our title Trumpet of Patriots: I was born at Beaconsfield in 1979 and spent my childhood in Gravelly Beach by the Tamar River so I know the changes to our lifestyles that have occurred over the past 40 years less happy and/or completely ignored by our governments wondering who I should vote for in this federal election An opportunity arose and was offered to me to be able to represent the people of Lyons your farms and your factories are best managed by the people who know what needs should be met – you I have been speaking with Tony Coen of the Association of Tourist Railways and was surprised to learn that the Tasmanian people have the basic infrastructure and the means to have a passenger train network It is shocking to think that the people of Lyons are missing out on utilising (and enjoying) the infrastructure that belongs to them The bureaucracy and red tape hindering the lives of the Tasmanian people should not just be cut but burned it would be my duty to facilitate those needs in any way I can I would still be one of you and readily available The people’s autonomy should be given to them; nobody should be told what to think Independent: I’m Dr Angela Offord and I will passionately advocate for our values concerns and needs here in the beautiful Derwent Valley and Central Highlands With 33 years of experience as a veterinarian and two decades dedicated to policy I am equipped to champion our community in parliament independent from any political party or vested interests Having walked the streets and engaged with you through letterbox drops I am deeply invested in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that matter most to this community My commitment is to prioritise people and listen intently to your concerns harnessing the collective insight of community members and stakeholders to develop policies that reflect shared values and needs I will advocate tirelessly for accessible health care housing availability and affordability solutions and measures to alleviate the rising costs of groceries insurance premiums and energy bills that weigh so heavily on our families I am determined to ensure our community is safe advocating for 24/7 staffing of the New Norfolk police station and supporting developments like the Willow Court precinct for community use It is vital that we upgrade the New Norfolk Memorial Hall enhancing its function as an evacuation centre during emergencies I recognise the importance of economic opportunities and will engage with and support the development of the Boyer Mill industrial precinct aiming to build on the direct and indirect employment opportunities for all citizens resilient community where everyone has a voice and feels heard Australian Citizens Party: I AM 65 years old was born in Sydney and currently reside just outside Deloraine I completed Year 12 in 1977 before qualifying as a motor mechanic and automotive electrician in 1981 My family with six children moved from Sydney to Tasmania in 1987 agricultural and mining industries and have also been self-employed productive physical economy is of paramount importance for the future of Tasmania and Australia as a whole I also have a strong commitment to the family unit as the building block of society and believe that quality education at all levels is key to a sustainable harmonious society in Australia and globally The belief that all people are created as equals is fundamental to my principles and if this idea were truly accepted and applied by governments and decision makers here and around the world My association with the Australian Citizens Party goes back more than 15 years and I am proud to stand as their endorsed candidate for Lyons at the upcoming federal election My goal is to genuinely foster greater prosperity well-being and happiness for all Australians especially those who are living in poverty and hardship or who are struggling to keep their heads above water We need massive investment (through a public national bank) into essential infrastructure and agriculture including food and fuel security for the nation I fully support the ACP’s core policies for national and economic sovereignty; a return to integrity in public governance; a return to affordable housing Australian Labor Party: As your federal Labor candidate for Lyons I want to say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to speak with me and my team about what matters to you this election As part of a re-elected Albanese Labor Government I’ll never stop fighting to provide cost-of-living relief including affordable and accessible health care I’ve worked hard with the local community to obtain funding for important projects like the Southeast Irrigation Scheme and I will take my determination to build stronger communities to Canberra to achieve more for our region and our people That’s why I already have a commitment that an Albanese Labor Government will provide $24 million to back local manufacturing jobs at the Boyer Paper Mill while creating new industrial opportunities at the site and helping prepare for a low-emissions future Labor will also provide $10 million for the Derwent Catchment Project to restore river health and reduce flood risk in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands Labor is also focused on making life easier for all working Australians another $150 off power bills for households and small businesses putting an end to supermarket price gouging and rebuilding Medicare so Tasmanians can see their GP for free As your Federal Labor Member for Lyons I’ll work tirelessly to continue delivering for the valley and highlands region "a67223e62d37706393605995339b2335" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" NEW NORFOLK NEWS video from the Dawn Service and main parade at New Norfolk on Friday morning "a67a5bdb31dedd347cd36670c4160faf" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE Lady Eagles were at home on Boyer Oval last Sunday for a standalone game against St Virgil’s, the day after the men’s team suffered dual losses against Cygnet at Snug. SEE OUR PHOTOS The game was played in glorious sunny conditions which wasn’t conducive to geed football and both teams struggled to maintain possession of the ball in the greasy conditions With goals to Ellie Henricks and Madi Krause the Eagles held a slender nine-point lead at the first change: New Norfolk 2.3 (15) to St Virgil’s 1.0 (6) both teams continued to struggle in the slippery conditions The Eagles were missing the drive of Sophie Farrow around the ground as she was a late withdrawal before the game New Norfolk was inaccurate in this quarter scoring two goals and five behinds while keeping St Virgil’s scoreless The standout for the Eagles wasEllie Henricks with two majors Half time scores: New Norfolk 4.7 (31) to St Virgil’s 1.0 (6) the sun was beginning to dry out the ground which made it easier to handle the football with the Eagles starting to gain the advantage piling on three goals and five behinds for the quarter scoring two goals while Madi Krause chipped in with one of her own to increase the lead to 48 points at three quarter time: New Norfolk 7.12 (54) to St Virgil’s 1.0 (6) The final quarter was an even affair with the Eagles scoring one goal and one behind while St Virgil’s scored another goal to almost double their score It was an interesting game which saw a number of the Eagles younger players stand up Strong performances from Amber Rainbird and Hayley Browning were a pleasing aspect of the game They were well supported by Sophie McNeill and Sophie McNeill and Madi Krause with two each it was the first time this season that competition leading goal scorer Tiarna Ford did not score a goal The Eagles will be in for the biggest test of the season next weekend when they take on Hutchins at Boyer Oval tough game and we hope to see many supporters in attendance Final ScoresNew Norfolk 8.13 (61)St Virgil’s 2.1 (13)Best – New Norfolk: Amber Rainbird Goldsmith.Goals – New Norfolk: Ellie Henricks 3 By WAYNE WALKER|THE Eagle Reserves were outplayed by a fitter hard running Port Cygnet unit in in the early game on Saturday going down by 116 points as Port finished the game with a big 10-goal last quarter for a percentage-boosting win The Eagles were on the board early with two goals to veteran Tristan Triffett with two first quarter goals but they trailed by 14 points at the quarter-time break Port dominated the game in the second term booting six goals while the Eagles were scoreless as the home side jumped out to a 56-point lead at the half-time break outscoring Port two goals to one with Triffett again taking some strong grabs up forward and converting to take his tally to four goals for the game as Port still held a 53-point margin going into the last term Cygnets’ hard running was the big difference in the final term as they slammed on 10 goals with Josh Doyle and Bradley Lawless being the main focal points up forward getting plenty of supply from their midfielders as they kicked seven goals each for the match Big Eagle Tristan Triffett took some strong grabs and gave the team a target up forward Blake Rogers was good on the backline along with Tim Warden who has strung together three great games to start his season Connor Kelly-Lennox did some great work in the ruck contests and around the ground Jack Evans was tough in the clinches with his strong straight-through style of play and Nick Ransley showed some great form on the ball the Reserves need a win this weekend against the Tigers to get on the board and gain some confidence Can they break the shackles and get that scoreboard ticking over for their first win Final ScoresCygnet 21.15 (141)New Norfolk 4.1 (25)Best – New Norfolk: B "a2abe588fbf5d9cf643ab14660c57a97" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the 11am Anzac Day civic service at New Norfolk today Our thanks to photographer Gary Sowter of GVS Media for expertly covering this event for us More photos will be in next week’s print edition of New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News due to the Easter and Anzac Day public holidays New Norfolk’s main civic service was held in warm and sunny conditions with an attendance slightly smaller than the 6am Dawn Service The following participants and supporters were acknowledged at the conclusion of the service: guest speakers the Reverend Celia Hooker and Craig Farrell MLC the Derwent Valley Concert Band (including buglers Arthur Jones and John O’Carroll and soloist Marinda Trembath) 65 Army Cadet Unit – Bridgewater (platoon sergeant Owen Smith and cadets Samson Melody Derwent Valley Council staff and all others who assisted in the preparation for the service We invite you to send us your Anzac Day photos for a wider Derwent Valley/Central Highlands gallery tomorrow: photos@newnorfolknews.com Fantastic photos and brilliant job by the Master of Ceremonies at 11am service today "af21aece5fe49f7cfe7fb39781493e20" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THESE four images from Anzac Day services at New Norfolk in the 1930s come from the priceless historical record that is the photographic archive of the late J.J Mr Cowburn’s family were long-term owners of the Bush Inn Hotel and he was The Mercury newspaper’s resident reporter at New Norfolk from the 1920s to the 1960s Union rules in those days prohibited city-based newspaper reporters from taking photos which was the responsibility of staff photographers where the “Mercury men” like Joe would be issued with compact cameras of the day to take photos to accompany their news reports 2025 ANZAC DAY PROGRAM FOR THE VALLEY AND HIGHLANDS The following images were taken by Joe Cowburn at the New Norfolk Anzac Day services in 1932 and 1934 He lived a long life and contributed much to the district’s written and photographic record women and children from all parts of the Derwent Valley had gathered at the New Norfolk municipal war memorial for a “simple and impressive Anzac Day commemoration service.” Earlier a parade headed by the New Norfolk Mental Hospital Band had marched in procession noted that it was 13 years since the end of World War I Anderson of St Matthew’s Anglican Church had lost two sons in that war from the five who had served Anzac Day sports were held at Kensington Park Racecourse for the first time where the Anzac Shield was won by the Gretna State School with St Brigid’s Convent School in second place and the Plenty State School third Afternoon tea was served to the community at the racecourse and the hospital band played again Joe reported that there had been about 1000 people at New Norfolk’s “Anzac Day celebrations” in 1934 including children from the majority of schools in the Derwent Valley A procession of returned soldiers and members of the New Norfolk Militia Corps had marched from the drill hall in Stephen St (now Drill Hall Antiques) The Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Mr W and two minute’s silence was observed Sports were held at the traditional venue of Arthur Square and Gretna State School won the Anzac Shield for the third year in a row Hopefully there is that amount or more this ANZAC day It feels strangely humbling and enobling at the same time to be able to look into the eyes of local men who seved in the First War Its imposible not to tear-up just writing this Now we know what they had not the words to tell "a2e6b8a8bcec8fead97b83fadec986b2" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE New Norfolk RSL Sub Branch has been dealing with some financial issues over the last two years but in recent weeks we have found that our trading receipts have not been sufficient to cover current and past debts as they come due Our day-to-day trading results have been positive and strong We have found it necessary to close the club for a period to protect our Committee and the Club from any legal issues that could arise and to safeguard our assets We plan to step back and assess where we go to from here There are no legal proceedings against the club and no creditor has taken action to recover what is due to them We have acted before it gets to that stage We have now put in place a process which in outline is to: We have strong support from RSL Tasmania and it is most pleasing that many of our members staff and the community at large have stepped forward to assist in our recovery We plan to establish a Finance and Audit Committee to oversee our future endeavours and the implementation of our business plan As soon as our bankers advise that financial support is available the support of our members will be vital to get our trading back to where it has been in the past but this time we should be able to prosper and grow the club Note from the editor: Anzac Day events at New Norfolk will go ahead next week as planned Breakfast and lunch will continue to be available at the club on April 25 and the dawn parade will start from the club as usual marching along Tank St to the Cenotaph in Circle St Could be worth looking at the way the club in Coffs Harbour has evolved They took over a couple of smaller clubs at Urunga and Woolgoolga Sawtell RSL seems to have thrived on its own for many decades now most successful clubs I have looked at have as high as 50% of total revenue from gambling "a6c1f90a5d4adb1f5c73f1365d3675bf" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" “It’s like a mullet venue,” says Toby Wilson of Redfern’s revamped Norfolk Hotel, which bounced back under hospitality giant Solotel last night Wilson has spent the last few months overhauling the century-old boozer’s food offering you can choose between the full Ricos Tacos menu or a swag of pub classics “inspired by growing up in Australia” but is becoming harder and harder to get your hands on,” he tells Broadsheet “Pubs are so diverse now and the food is probably better than it’s ever been it’s tricky knowing the right place to go.” travel spots and more – curated by those who know Here Wilson walks us through seven of his favourite dishes from the new menu “These are definitely based on the party pies and sausage rolls you had as a kid,” says Wilson You can just order them whenever you want and they’ll be good to go.” For the sausage roll pork mince is encased in house-made shortcrust pastry is a “little beef and ale number” with beef shin slowly cooked in VB The jagerschnitzel and rosti dish at Darlinghurst institution Una’s was the inspiration for Wilson’s bird A chicken supreme (a breast with the drummette still attached) is breaded and fried before it’s crowned with a chopped frill like a turkey leg at Christmas A roast chicken gravy goes extremely well with the potato rosti which is “essentially a giant hash brown with clarified butter” Every main – including this one – comes with a salad of baby cos hearts “I wanted to make a salad you actually want to eat rather than just pay lip service to salad.” Wilson’s favourite dish on the menu wasn’t even his idea “I was originally going to do a schnitzel roll and our general manager [Marcella Guilfoyle] was like ‘Why don’t we do a roast gravy roll instead?’” Whole chickens are stuffed with breadcrumbs before they’re roasted The whole lot goes into a steamed hot dog bun gets topped with fried sage then tucked into a foil kebab bag “Then we serve that on top of a bowl of chips with a separate gravy dish Dunk your roll into the gravy or pour it on your chips “It feels like every pub in the country is doing smash burgers now But I thought we’d take it in a different direction,” Wilson says He’s going for the “footy park on a Saturday” experience with house-made beef rissoles pickled beetroot and caramelised onion on a bun It’s a bit more bitey than American burger cheese which I do love – just not on this burger.” Good Ways Deli and Ciccone & Sons have chipped in with a collaborative ice-cream sanga inspired by the former’s legendary lamington Ciccone & Sons Jersey milk fior de latte gelato The whole thing’s dipped in chocolate then coated in coconut “You know that really snappy chocolate on Magnum Designing the pub’s new food offering also meant stripping back the Ricos menu to its original five-taco But Wilson loves a side quest – so he’s adding vampiros to the mix “It’s probably my favourite thing to eat in Mexico They’re also called volcanas depending on where you are in Mexico Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the Reserves Women’s and Senior games between New Norfolk and Huonville at Huonville last Saturday in the inaugural round of the new SFL Community League "a807649265b37a57a399063bdbe487dd" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the Women’s Reserves and Senior Men’s games between New Norfolk and Dodges Ferry at Boyer Oval last Friday PHOTOS FROM ROUND 1 – NEW NORFOLK V HUONVILLEPHOTOS FROM ROUND 2 SENIOR GAME – NEW NORFOLK V DODGES FERRY "a15c6d4e3f827d5b3bb02d3c81b2e63a" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" New Norfolk’s Mitre 10 store will open under new ownership today (Tuesday) After guiding and growing the business since 1988 Ray and Lesley Williams have sold their landmark Charles St hardware business they took a risk on a failing hardware store in High St and molded it into a successful and award-winning business Their venture has had links to Mitre 10 from day one the Williams’ initially traded as New Norfolk Village Hardware before switching to True Value Hardware That name became so ingrained that much like many people still talk about going to “Purity” when referring to Woolworths some still refer to meeting their hardware needs at True Value The original shop at 41 High St was named Australia’s best True Value store in Australia on several occasions and its flagship status saw several national television campaigns filmed on the premises and visits by the cast of The Block TV series There were several more awards when the Mitre 10 Handy branding was adopted and several years as the best in the state In 2015 the Williams family took another leap of faith and built the large new store that stretches the width of a whole block from Charles St to Stephen St the new store opened in March 2016 and has just entered its 10th year of successful operation The new location has also won multiple awards Looking back on the history of the business Mr Williams said he was proud to have grown from the original two staff members to now employing 30 The family has given many young workers their start and watched with pride as they have developed their careers with some staying with the firm and others going on to new opportunities The couple has also played a central role in community life sponsoring and supporting countless organisations and clubs and serving voluntarily on the former chamber of commerce board Mrs Williams was a member of the Corumbene nursing home board of management and Mr Williams was elected to the Derwent Valley Council They also served at the highest levels within Mitre 10 when it operated as a cooperative In handing the hardware store’s keys to new owners last night staff and customers for their support over the last 37 years The family will continue to own and operate Williams Outdoors shooting and outdoor goods business they established in 2017 in the original hardware store premises at 41 High St grown out of their New Norfolk Gunshop venture which opened in 1999 The new owners of Mitre 10 in New Norfolk are Adam Henley and Matt Haas who look forward to welcoming all old and new customers to the Charles St premises from today where it will be very much business as usual Mitre 10 at New Norfolk is open from 7.30am-5.30pm on weekdays and 9am-4pm on weekends Congratulations to you Ray & Lesley Williams on a job well done You have both worked tirelessly to create this very successful business which has provided great products and services as well as employment opportunities to the people of New Norfolk and beyond Best wishes to the new owners Matt and Adam I have every confidence the business will continue to thrive "a83d91ba44411ac6cb80eb295762c3dc" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the first quarter of the senior game between New Norfolk and Dodges Ferry at Boyer Oval today (Friday), in the second round of the new SFL Community League. More photos, including the Women’s and Reserves games, will follow in the next few days. TODAY’S SCORES PHOTOS FROM ROUND 1 – NEW NORFOLK V HUONVILLE "aee6380c09061fffaf1a888990401902" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" NEW NORFOLK NEWS photo gallery from the three matches contested by New Norfolk’s football teams at the weekend The Reserves and Senior Men played Port Cygnet at Snug on Saturday and the Women’s team hosted St Virgil’s at Boyer Oval on Sunday "a4f97163c0bc013e7cd3676746f4e803" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" April 26Reserves v Cygnet at Snug Park at 12.05pmSeniors v Cygnet at Snug Park at 2.05pm April 27Women v St Virgil’s at Boyer Oval 10am Mitch’s passion and selflessness attitude towards the team is everything we ask for and want to be known for at our club His ability to play multiple positions for our team gives us great depth around the ground Jordy Eiszele achieving 100 games shows the loyalty and determination this bloke brings every week Being able to play any role for our team and to do it at such a high standard is what makes Jordy so valuable to our club As well as being vice captain of our senior side Jordy is a great role model and mentor for our young and upcoming group Brayden Butler brings up 50 games this week and the effort he brings week in His dedication by always showing up and giving 100% in everything he does shows he is starting to be a valuable leader at our club A SEVERE lack of players willing and prepared to play our great game of Australian Rules Football continues to plague Tasmanian football and in 2025 all clubs are again trying to deal with the issue of limited numbers It is acknowledged that there are many reasons for the lack of numbers One of the issues – the lack of juniors coming through the system – is still causing concerns as there are still only four clubs fielding Colts teams in the 2025 season the New Norfolk District Football Club is one of the clubs unable to field a team in this competition this season This is an extremely disappointing situation and one the club is working on in conjunction with the New Norfolk Junior Football Club to address in the upcoming seasons Community football clubs rely heavily on sponsors and the New Norfolk District Football Club (NNDFC) is no exception In line with the club’s three-year strategic plan and a lot of hard work from the incoming committee the NNDFC is proud to announce and acknowledge the following sponsors for the 2025 season: Diamond Sponsors (Key Priority Partners): The Granada Tavern The Valley Sports Bar and the NNDFC Old Players Association Platinum Sponsors: Barwick’s Landscape Supplies Gold Sponsors: Daniel Wigg Painting & Decorating The New Norfolk District Football Club appreciates and thanks all sponsors for their generous support Supporters and members are probably unaware of how much work goes into fielding community-based football teams each weekend during the football season It takes a massive amount of work and there are many volunteers who work behind the scenes to ensure that this occurs It is getting harder each season to recruit the number ofvolunteers required to fill all positions If any supporter or member has some time available to volunteer in some way During the season we will be acknowledging our volunteers with photos and profiles It would be great to see our supporters acknowledge these volunteers whenever they see them around the games or in the street The club would thanks all our volunteers for their continued support We want you to know how much the club appreciates your contribution "ae6662d558a734be51ec676eeb49a4b5" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE New Norfolk Panthers men’s soccer team put on a commanding performance against Hobart United at Pontville on April 13 securing a decisive 4-0 victory in Round 4 of the season Despite facing challenges in earlier matches the Panthers showed resilience and determination proving they are still a force to be reckoned with The Panthers demonstrated their intent from the opening whistle controlling possession and creating early chances This paid off when Sam Plunkett-Smith found the back of the net twice putting the Panthers in a comfortable position Paul Cairns added to the tally with a well-executed strike further cementing the Panthers’ lead going into the break Chris Driver sealed the victory with a clinical finish ensuring the team walked away with a resounding win James White and Jed Plunkett-Smith were rock-solid in defense playing a crucial role in keeping Hobart United at bay Their composure and tactical awareness helped the Panthers maintain control of the match and secure a clean sheet Midfielder Martin Cairns displayed excellent control and distribution throughout the match but despite his skillful play he was unfortunate not to find the back of the net himself Young winger Brandon Duff showed growing confidence making an impact down the flank with his pace His improved performance is a promising sign for the team as they look ahead April 13 was also a momentous day for the Panthers’ women’s team who secured their first win of the season against Hobart United in an exciting and sometimes volatile match at Tynwald Park Hobart United struck first on the scoreboard but the Panthers responded with two quick goals in succession first by Anica Francese and then followed by a strike from Jessica Stromberg but a second goal from Anica ultimately sealed the victory for the Panthers Mel Collins was a relentless attacking force throughout the match hungry for a goal of her own and loving being on the wing Despite her determination and involvement in key plays she was unlucky not to find the back of the net herself The win was particularly significant given the challenges the women’s team has faced in recent weeks Plagued by injuries the squad has been stretched think fielding a bare-bones lineup for their last two matches the team has demonstrated incredible resilience and determination the Panthers gain a much-needed boost as they continue to navigate a challenging season The men’s team will look to build on their momentum in their upcoming fixture against Taroona Football Club this Sunday Supporters will be hoping to see another strong performance as the team continues their push for success this season the women’s team will aim to follow up their victory with another strong showing as they take on Nelson FC on April 27 at Risdon Vale the squad will be determined to push forward and secure another positive result THE New Norfolk Panthers hosted the first two rounds of junior soccer at Tynwald Park before the school holidays It was fantastic to see the park bustling with energy and excitement as families and supporters turned out in force to cheer on the young players This year has seen another rise in junior player numbers which has presented junior co-ordinators Bianca Tolputt and Janine White with the enjoyable challenge of organising multiple teams as well as reconfiguring fields to ensure all teams were able to play their games in a timely manner The juniors are set to return for Round 3 at Weily Park on May 3 where excitement will undoubtedly continue to build as the younger Panthers take to the field once more the Panthers’ committee and supporters are watching with excitement as their new clubrooms take shape at a rapid pace This much-anticipated development is set to enhance the facilities and provide a fantastic hub for the growing Panthers community There is plenty to look forward to on and off the field See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news and sport online and read our print edition every second Friday "a222259e4648dd0405afd9bada1527a4" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" A DIFFERENCE of opinion between the mayor and a number of councillors was revealed during debate at last week’s Derwent Valley Council with several of the elected members referring to a series of emails apparently debating two items on the agenda prior to the meeting These were a proposal that the council provide financial support amounting to $600 for a public address system for New Norfolk’s Anzac Day civic service and a contribution of $500 worth of chocolate to an Easter Egg hunt mayor Michelle Dracoulis waited until debate was closed before expressing her opposition to them Cr Wayne Shoobridge said “something needed to be done for Anzac Day” following the “dismal performance” of the council’s public address system and he hoped there would also be an allocation in the next budget to purchase a “proper PA system that can be used for the greater good of the municipality.” In the meantime he supported the proposal to hire a system for Anzac Day this year Cr Jessica Cosgrove said she supported the motion without going into the details of the content but there was a significant amount of debate about this item between elected members via email this week,” she said “It would have been fantastic if that debate had occurred in a public council meeting to give our members of the public some idea as to what the thoughts were around the table in case they don’t get raised this evening or are unable to be spoken to.” Cr Cosgrove said she believed the funding allocation was worthwhile and the cost of hiring of a PA system would include an audio technician to make sure the system worked correctly “I believe that’s good value within the $600 … as opposed to some commentary around getting other quotes or going out and purchasing a sound system ourselves it is guaranteed to provide a very commemorative occasion with the respect that it deserves.” Cr Sara Lowe said she would support the motion but identified herself as one of those who had called for quotes to be obtained for a council-owned PA system to be used to multiple events Deputy mayor Luke Browning noted that councillors were being asked to endorse an approval that had already been given General manager Ron Sanderson said this was not unusual and the same had recently occurred in relation to Derwent Valley Tidy Towns and Clean Up Australia Day Cr Matt Hill said he would support the motion but would have preferred to see a more timely request for funding He also made reference to emails between councillors stating: “I’d rather have discussions not through circulation of emails.” Following Cr Shoobridge’s closing remarks about the need to have a person familiar with the PA system on hand to operate it Cr Dracoulis addressed the earlier references to emails before putting the matter to the vote “There’s been a lot of discussion tonight so I will just give a little bit of clarity to everyone who may be listening,” Cr Dracoulis said “The conversation within the emails was that I asked whether or not any due diligence had been done whether a number of quotes had been asked for in regard to hiring of this asset because there are a number of places to hire them from so I wanted to make sure it was competitive and of the best value is could we not just consider purchasing one I certainly did check in with the sound places in town For $1500 they reckon we’d have something that would be very suitable that they could help us set up as well this motion has come through so I will put the motion,” Cr Dracoulis said The recommendation to endorse the general manager’s action in providing $600 for the Anzac Day Civic Service public address system was supported by councillors Lowe In asking which councillors were opposed to the motion Cr Dracoulis said: “that would be me and that’s just because of the process … I’m very supportive of the RSL I’m just not comfortable with the process Cr Cosgrove then left the room while the next agenda item was considered This was a supplementary item requesting that councillors authorise the general manager to provide $500 worth of Easter eggs for the New Norfolk Market’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 19 Mr Sanderson said Cr Cosgrove in her private capacity as operator of the market had applied for a council grant of $500 to contribute to the cost of Easter eggs “The resulting decision after numerous email exchanges was that the mayor did not approve the application,” Mr Sanderson said adding that the reasons were that the request was from a person who is a sitting councillor and the councillor runs a private business and “could gain personal financial benefit from the advertisement and delivery of the proposed event.” The general manager determined that the council was not legally able to make the grant as Jessica Cosgrove is a councillor “This was confirmed by council’s lawyer,” Mr Sanderson said it is proposed that the event should be supported by council as it is of benefit to the municipality’s children and is supported by the local SES and volunteer fire brigade.” Moving the motion and opening the debate on the matter Cr Shoobridge said this was another item that had “a lot of email discussion through the week and I agree that it shouldn’t be in email it should be here.” He the matter was not about himself or Cr Cosgrove getting chocolate “This is for the kids and for the kids I will support it every day Cr Justin Derksen said it was appropriate that a funding request from a councillor be brought to a full council meeting it’s about an Easter egg hunt.” Cr Derksen said the council could run the event itself but on a public holiday long weekend it would cost much more than $500 “I don’t just allude to the Easter egg hunt to the Christmas Day luncheon where the council provides the tables and chairs and bins it’s run by the community but we’re providing support.” Cr Matt Hill said the grant request had come not from “Cr Jessica Cosgrove” but Jessica Cosgrove as operator of the New Norfolk Market, however I appreciate it coming to full council because there is that complexity She is a sitting councillor and a decision couldn’t be made through the quick response grant process Once again I’ll have to repeat that I’d rather have discussion and debate not through emails but at an open public council meeting.” Cr Phillip Bingley said he would support the proposal now that it was in the public arena and was fully transparent Cr Browning said the scenario was “complicated” and suggested that the Easter eggs be handed over to the SES and fire brigade (who were partners in the Easter egg hunt) Cr Dracoulis again waited until after the debate was closed before contributing her own remarks “I will again give some background for everyone who wasn’t privy to the emails This came in through the quick grant process which is a process by which the general manager and I can sign off on grants I don’t think it’s appropriate ‘the general manger has determined that the council was not legally able to make this grant this has now come before council and it does serve to potentially provide a little income by its promotion for a sitting councillor so I will be voting against,” Cr Dracoulis said The motion was carried with the support of councillors Hill Councillors Lowe and Dracoulis voted against it Main photo: Cr Matt Hill speaking at a previous meeting of the Derwent Valley Council Disclosure: New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News owner/editor Damian Bester serves as master of ceremonies at the New Norfolk Anzac Day civic service it was he who requested the council’s support with the cost of the public address system See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news online and read our print edition every second Friday The grant to the tourism association was for a projector and screen which is available to others but not useful for the Anzac Day event if a private company wants to run a public event to support said private company and bring in more customers then perhaps they should pay for it Private debate by email and or verbal communication could be seen as collusion We have Councillors who only occasionally offer any debate We have asked for reasons for decisions but they are ignored While Derwent Valley Council has a quick-response grants process in place it was never appropriate to use it for a request involving a sitting councillor tied to a private business That was the case with the Easter egg hunt proposal which came through the quick grant process and should have been publicly debated from the outset With his extensive local government experience the General Manager should have recognised the conflict immediately legal advice was sought to confirm what should have been obvious—that a councillor applying for funding the decision to fund a PA system for the Anzac Day service was not processed through the quick grant stream but rather approved operationally by the General Manager and later brought to Council for endorsement the Mayor’s role in sourcing quotes for a PA system blurred the line between governance and operations—work that should fall to staff Section 27 of the Local Government Act is clear on that distinction council debate was preceded by internal email discussions and the Mayor chose to clarify her position only after the public debate had closed That approach runs counter to good meeting procedure and undermines transparency—especially when decisions are contested or have clear community interest The January 2025 Independent Review highlighted similar issues: unclear roles the culture the review critiqued is still playing out in real time—suggesting that meaningful change has yet to take hold "af6f2ff335a67adce32d28e6ce05c6bb" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" A BIG crowd enjoyed the Derwent Valley Autumn Festival at the New Norfolk Esplanade today which was the third under the management of the Derwent Valley Rotary Club The turnout was felt to be consistent with previous years until a rainstorm came through around 1pm and dispersed much of the crowd Photographer Richard Jupe captured the event for New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News and more will be in the next print edition on May 2 Readers are welcome to share their photos by emailing photos@newnorfolknews.com or sending them to 0417 387 577 "a3176bf8a161656f2404ebe060c9ebc9" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" The Eagles went into the game without Ben Lovell Zayden Kelly and Zane Lester (all injured) and brought in Jake Bearman and Kyle Hansen for their first games of the season along with Tyler Benson who returned from injury Jahrod Locher from the Reserve squad and Torne Tangata who returned from WesternAustralia Key matchups to start the contest had Eagle Jye County in the ruck against Cygnet’s Will Polley Port captain Mitch Direen lined up at full forward with Eagle Jye Lester In-form Eagle Jacob Daley was in the big sticks with Port fullback Jack Tammens and Eagle backman Jordan Eiszele lined up on Mitchell Lister The Eagles fired everything they had at Port in the first term and with a goal to Riley Higgins and two to Jacob Daley the Eagles trailed by only one point at the end of what had been an entertaining first quarter The Eagles lost Tangata in the first five minutes of the game with an ankle injury which was disappointing not only for the fans but also for Tangata himself on his return to the Eagles Quarter-time scores: Cygnet 3.5 (23) to New Norfolk 3.4 (22) Cygnet took the upper hand and started to win the footy from the stoppages with their run-and-carry finding leading targets and the loose man around the ground and Ryan Bradburn saw the Port jump out to a 30-point lead halfway through the term small forward Jake Dance chimed in with two more goals as the home side took complete control of the contest to lead by 50 points at the half-time break as the Eagles could only manage one behind for the term Half-time scores: Cygnet 10.13 (73) to New Norfolk 3.5 (23) New Norfolk lifted its intensity and pressure around the contest in the third quarter to at least match Cygnet and hold the home side to just two goals although they did have a number of shots at the big sticks with some inaccurate kicking for goal Young Eagles Brayden Butler and Mitch Hay booted one major each for the term as Cygnet still held a match-winning lead of 58 points at the three-quarter time break: Cygnet 12.22 (94) points to New Norfolk 5.6 (36) The Eagles were hoping to cut back Port’s lead for a creditable loss but the Cygnet powerhouse got on a roll and slammed on seven goals while the Eagles were left almost benchless without any players to rotate from the interchange due to injuries throughout the game A highlight of the game was the ruck dual between Eagle Corey Ransley and Port’s Will Polley with “Big Ranz” holding his own against a much taller opponent and at times the big Port ruckman was frustrated at not being able to dominate the ruck contests Full-back Jye Lester played an outstanding game on one of the competition’s premier forwards holding him to just three goals for the afternoon and taking away his overhead marking dominance in many one-on-one contests Running onballers Will Banks and Jake Bearman had plenty of the footy and were tough around the contests The Eagles have had a tough run the first three rounds running into a couple of the competition’s powerhouse sides such as Huonville and Cygnet and going down to a resurgent Dodges Ferry Injuries to key players also have not helped the cause but they do have a chance to get on the winners list against the Hobart Tigers at the big Boyer Oval this weekend in a game that both sides need to grab a win and gain some confidence Final scoresCygnet 19.28 (142)New Norfolk 6.7 (43)Best – New Norfolk: Jye Lester "a5257abf4aa6fcd967393a9a12ceb203" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE New Norfolk RSL Club reopened its doors this week after closing for about a week to address a financial restructure President Bernie Clifford said the club in George St was open and trading as usual “We are preparing for the upcoming Anzac Day services and parades,” Mr Clifford said “There will be a breakfast at the RSL after the dawn service and light snacks will be available after the 11 o’clock service "a78a3c7a97140260e12b52fa2d0c1a57" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE Derwent Valley and Central Highlands councils will bestow citizenship awards and community groups will stage events with an open invitation on Australia Day this Sunday The Derwent Valley Council will hold its Australia Day Awards ceremony on the Esplanade for the first time in five years the council will name this year’s citizenship and sports awards There will also be an address by Australia Day ambassador Frances Donaldson This will be followed by the Lions Club of New Norfolk Australia Day at the Esplanade event organised by the Lions and friends Free activities and games will be held from 11am-1.30pm and there will be a barbecue Free food, cold drinks (and ice-cream for the kids) is available by registering online Participants can also bring their own picnic This is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event presented by the Lions Club New Norfolk Scouts and New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News the Maydena Community Association will once again stage its Australia Day fun run and walk to Junee Cave followed by a sausage sizzle and games at the Mayne St park The Central Highlands Council will celebrate its community champions at its Australia Day Awards event This will be held at the Hamilton Town Hall from 11am-1.30pm on January 26 there will be a free barbecue cooked by the 1826 Bar and Bistro there will be free entry to the New Norfolk Pool all day and the Bothwell pool from 1-6pm "ad0e46bef19782f9a90d819d8a3a66b6" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" stature and historical significance rarely comes to the market naturally you would want to enjoy that for a long time historic Hallgreen in New Norfolk has been offered for sale creating an enticing opportunity for its next owner described it as an “irreplaceable” property with a 200-year history “Hallgreen is one of Tasmania’s most impressive historic properties,” she said “It was originally home to Sir Robert Officer — a surgeon and politician — who was the first medical practitioner in the Derwent Valley and a stunning showcase of Old Colonial Georgian architecture they will discover an amazing sense of seclusion and privacy “Despite its stately size — originally built for a family of 13 — people can drive right past and not even know it is there Mrs Stephens said the home’s upstairs level has to be seen to be believed original windows and a central hallway with rooms off it,” she said but with owners that appreciate the depth of the history of the property they have been respectful in every aspect of the renovation It’s an important part of Tasmania’s history.” MORE: Which Tas suburbs have largest variation in house values? From doldrums to one of the best years on record First-time buyer secures home amid rising competition No stone has been left unturned in the transformation of the home including stunning chandeliers and French oak Versailles-pattern floorboards The list of features and improvements is extensive and includes automatic external perimeter lighting The gourmet kitchen is gorgeous with its white onyx benchtops Smeg cooker with gas hobs and three electric ovens plus custom-made cabinetry completed by a spacious butler’s pantry Open-plan for the practicalities of everyday living this spacious living area opens out onto one of the two balconies drawing you out to the magnificent gardens below The main bedroom has a luxurious ensuite and an adjoining walk-through dressing room with mirrored built-in wardrobes A door opens to a private garden courtyard The three additional bedrooms each feature original working fireplaces The current owners have used the second bedroom as a formal dining room The formal lounge is ornately grand with its pressed tin ceiling with warm sunlight captured through picture windows Hallgreen is located on the banks of the River Derwent surrounded by over 5700sq m of private gardens It is filled with a variety of fruit trees horse chestnut trees and established pines A Magnolia tree is one of Tasmania’s oldest Mrs Stephens said a property such as this would attract inquiries from far and wide “The buyer will be somebody who appreciates the beautiful history of this home and its expansive gardens,” she said Hallgreen will be sold by expressions of interest above $3.85m Contact Deb Stephens to arrange a private inspection third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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TODAY’S scores from the Snug Football Oval where the New Norfolk men’s teams are playing Cygnet The women’s team will play St Virgil’s tomorrow (Sunday) | SENIORS: Cygnet 19.28 (142) d New Norfolk 6.7 (43)Best – New Norfolk: Jye Lester | RESERVES: Cygnet 21.15 (141) d New Norfolk 4.1 (25)Best – New Norfolk: Blake Rogers | WOMEN: Playing v St Virgil’s at Boyer Oval at 10am on Sunday "a3cbeeafef73ebbaf1ea90319c8d4b17" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" THE following gallery of photos from across the Central Highlands and Derwent Valley has been compiled thanks to the efforts of New Norfolk News contributors Steve Balmforth and Michael Tierney as well as several councillors from the two municipalities (thank you to Matt Hill Julie Honner and Yvonne Miller) and Legislative Councillor Craig Farrell A selection will appear in this Friday’s print edition of New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News SEE OUR ANZAC DAY VIDEO "ab9bfdf5a3e5c1ee2de4d80cf90fc9f9" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" 6PM UPDATE: Fire has badly damaged an automotive business on Glebe Rd at New Norfolk this afternoon A big turnout of emergency service crews responded to the fire Smoke was visible from a wide area around New Norfolk and initial reporting of the address as being The Avenue led to speculation about the building involved which was on scene and not reporting from Hobart can advise that the incident was in Glebe Rd and the unfortunate business involved was Go Again Auto Repairs The same business was recently the scene of another incident where an out-of-control car smashed into the building which is on the former Royal Derwent Hospital site At least eight vehicles from the Tasmania Fire Service responded to today’s incident There was also a strong police presence and a sizeable crowd of onlookers It is understood that the business was operating at the time the fire started Multiple explosions were heard but no injuries have been reported Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus ensured there was no one inside the building Tasmania Fire Service says there is no threat to the general public but people who don’t need to be in the immediate area should stay away Glebe Rd is closed between Leila St and Poulters Rd while the incident is being dealt with Top picture: A volunteer managing traffic at the height of the incident "a77d01e46f537379d534c952548595dc" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" Construction has begun on a new $75 million gated community exclusively for people over 50-years-old in the Derwent Valley The Noble Life New Norfolk Resort development will feature 186 houses across a sprawling 9.5-hectare site offering what developers describe as a “five-star” lifestyle “It really is a new way of living that hasn’t been seen in Tasmania before,” Noble Life Director Daniel Noble said “There is no better place for Hobart’s newest luxury over 50s resort than the Derwent Valley.” Residents will enjoy access to a private clubhouse Brothers Daniel and Roger Noble are developing the project as an extension of their family business which has previously built similar retirement communities in Queensland and New South Wales While the brothers were previously development managers for The Mills they have distanced themselves from that failed project after its backers went into administration last year we are one of the many unsecured creditors who lost money so we really do understand that pain.” we’re Noble Life and we pride ourselves on our long and proud history of delivering what we promise to our communities.” The project has engaged several local businesses with Noble claiming it will generate hundreds of jobs and contribute “tens of millions of dollars” to the local economy we’re focussed on finishing what we started over 50s lifestyle resort for New Norfolk and the wider community,” he said with Stage One expected to be completed by September 2026 Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis welcomed the investment in the region “Specifically investment in housing for over 50s as there is a need and this frees up larger housing stocks for families,” she said Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd where the New Norfolk women’s team played St Virgil’s and won their third game in a row | WOMEN: New Norfolk 8.13 (61) d St Virgil’s 2.1 (13).Goals – New Norfolk: Ellie Henricks 3 "a220c9680f79ba774df6e9d507cc6de6" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" MORE PHOTOS ADDED: PEOPLE of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands have turned out in their hundreds at local war memorials to honour servicemen and women who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country Dawn services have been held this morning at New Norfolk with 11am services to follow at New Norfolk SEE THE VIDEO parade marshal Dale Britten marched a big turnout of veterans and family members from the RSL Club to the Cenotaph via Tank St Mr Britten will take charge of the main parade which will march from Arthur Square and up High St to the Cenotaph for the 11am civic service at the Cenotaph New Norfolk RSL Club president Bernie Clifford led the Dawn Service The Reverend Celia Hooker spoke briefly and led the prayers Derwent Valley Concert Band bugler John O’Carroll sounded the Last Post and played the national anthem Wreaths were placed on the Cenotaph and those at the service were invited to adjourn to the RSL Club for breakfast A list of other Tasmanian Anzac Day services is available here "aa8d4c4436794b0730a976d48b36597f" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" Democracy requires a strong media landscapeTasmanians have a right to trusted information It helps us understand how government policies and the actions of vested interests affect our lives Access to reliable information is essential for the functioning of democracy and enables us to shape the kind of society and lifestyle we want in our state In our contested and rapidly changing information environment and untruths distorting public understanding of important social economic and political developments is rising Who truly benefits from particular developments or political actions Why has the AFL been effectively given the power to determine the stadium and cost location Will there be an open tender for developments at Wilkinsons Point Is the government ‘red tape blitz’ inspired by the USA’s Project 2025 model Why is gambling and aquaculture reform so difficult in Tasmania Investigative journalism can help shed a light on these and many other issues Transparency inevitably leads to better outcomes for Tasmanians undertaken by people who understand their communities can never be replaced by AI-generated news reports thousands of which are now published each week traditional commercial media and now social media all play important roles in the media landscape Together they provide and reflect a diversity of voices and viewpoints The ABC remains Tasmania’s most trusted source of news and information While far from perfect and faced with significant resource limitations the ABC consistently strives to present balanced perspectives on key issues in accordance with its Charter obligations The media must continue to play the crucial role in establishing what the facts are Tasmania led the way by establishing Australia’s first independent newspaper we need a stronger and more diverse media landscape Because what happens when fewer players control more of our media A single entity now owns many of our regional newspapers and the state’s major polling company Key commercial media outlets now operate from interstate Newsmax – Trump’s preferred right-wing US network – is being launched here by Channel 7’s new owners We’ve seen how US think-tanks loosely co-ordinated under the Atlas Network banner have influenced political campaigns Many advocate an end to public broadcasting funding and traditional commercial outlets all face significant financial pressures at a time when greater investment is needed to sustain the health of our democracy The next federal government should restore the more than $500 million in funding cuts to the ABC since 2012 while ensuring Tasmania receives its fair share Meta and Google now control 70% of Australia’s digital advertising market and they should be required to pay for the content generated by traditional media that they syphon off is entitled to a return on the investments it makes in producing quality journalism It strives to ensure Tasmanians are well-informed and have access to information they need to participate effectively in our society where we’ve come from and where we may be going And let us never forget that in times of emergency it is the ABC that Tasmanians turn to for timely and accurate information the ABC and its future is again part of the political debate ABC Friends will be seeking candidates’ views about national public broadcaster and its future Peter Tatham is President of ABC Friends Tasmania "a9267fd8ebae2d7fb40e43dcc2d939be" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id" TWO big events for families and community members are coming up The Lions Club’s carols by candlelight are on tomorrow night (Friday December 6) and the Rotary Club’s Christmas parade is on next Saturday (December 14) CAROLS IN THE PARK: The stage at the swimming pool end of the New Norfolk Esplanade will again be the venue for the carols event on Friday Entry and the activities are free of charge Children’s activities will be offered from 6pm with youth group D’FAT providing a range of games The popular Sands Family Circus will also be there along with Jimbo the Clown and his balloon art Facepainting by Shannon will also be on offer The musical entertainment will start at about 7.45pm when the Derwent Valley Concert Band will perform Community Christmas carol singing will start after the concert band concludes Dorian Broomhall will compere this part of the event Guest singers Grace Ovens and Nicole Sims-Farrow and the St Brigid’s Catholic School Choir will also perform Several food and drink options will be available for purchase with the New Norfolk Scouts cooking up a sausage sizzle Scoopy Doo ice cream and Sage and Lily coffee CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FAIR: The New Norfolk Christmas Parade is the biggest day of the year in High St and it is on again next Saturday (December 14) Paired with the Rotary Club’s Christmas Fair on Saturday the organisers hope this will be the biggest parade yet Featured among the floats will be local community groups The fair will be on Arthur Square from 10am-2pm running along High St from Arthur Square to Circle St and return The parade will be broadcast live on local radio station 98.9 Tyga-FM New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News is a proud sponsor of both events Follow newnorfolknews.com and don’t miss the Christmas issue of New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News for photos from the parade and carols Children would probably like chips doughnuts etc while I am sure Hui”s Kitchen is very nice an option for kids would be good "a17f40949a527ed6cc7be01d4ad42e84" );document.getElementById("e1876fe2f3").setAttribute( "id"