THE Tasmania Fire Service has secured a national grant to restore 56 water tanks on behalf of the Central Highlands community, to boost the region’s bushfire preparedness.
28-year carp war success
THE 28-year program to remove the invasive European carp from Lakes Crescent and Sorell is being hailed a success.
Grant to revitalise tank network
THE Tasmania Fire Service has secured a national grant to restore 56 water tanks on behalf of the Central Highlands community, to boost the region’s bushfire preparedness.
Distiller dumps grant process
THE New Norfolk Distillery has withdrawn from a $1.2 million grant application process after it became embroiled in a public debate about whether the Government inappropriately agreed to give the money.
Valley’s Budget bonuses
THE Derwent Valley’s beautiful Mt Field National Park has been given $2.05 million to create a new arrival concourse.
Get-to-work transport is just the job
DERWENT and Brighton job seekers have a new option for free and flexible transport to get to work.
Anneka on world stage
DERWENT Valley rower Anneka Reardon has again been selected to represent Australia and international competitions.
TSO first for New Norfolk
MUSIC lovers in the Derwent Valley have a rare opportunity to hear the TSO over two nights at New Norfolk.
The sounds of autumn
ONE of the Derwent Valley’s own, Bridget Pross, is the head- line musical act for this year’s Autumn Festival, now a little more than a week away.
Maydena’s $20m upgrade
THE owners of the hugely popular Maydena Bike Park have put together a five-year master plan which proposes a further $20 million of investment to expand the operation.