Valley frost warning

Bureau of Meteorology

Tasmania

Frost Warning
for the Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts

Issued at 2:31pm on Monday 12 October 2015.

Frosts with temperatures down to -1 degrees are forecast for Tuesday morning in parts of the Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley 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.

Concert band offers to share its skills

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WOODWIND, brass and percussion musicians of all ages are invited to take part in a concert band weekend at New Norfolk later this month.

The award-winning Derwent Valley Concert Band will host the event, which will include instrument tutorials, band rehearsals, a social evening, barbecue lunches and a concluding concert performance. School-aged players are particularly welcome.

The venue will be the band rooms in the War Memorial Hall, Circle St, starting at 10am on October 24 and concluding at 4pm on October 25. There is a fee of $10 to cover the cost of  catering.

Registrations close on October 21. Visit dvcb.org for more information or register by clicking here.

Annual meeting for community radio

Fuel reduction burn for Peppermint Hill

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A FUEL reduction burn will be carried out on the Peppermint Hill Reserve at New Norfolk as part of the statewide effort to reduce the bushfire risk.

This will be undertaken by the Parks and Wildlife Service in conjunction with the Derwent Valley Council to help protect properties and communication towers in the area.

A date has not been announced for the burn, which will occur at short notice under suitable weather conditions and will generate smoke and flames. During burning operations the Peppermint Hill tip site will be closed and public access to the Peppermint Hill Reserve and lookout will be restricted.  Tracks in the reserve will also be closed.

A copy of the Peppermint Hill Operational Burn Plan will be on display at the Council Chambers in New Norfolk and more information is a available from David Bradford, municipal emergency management co-ordinator, phone 6261 8525 or email dbradford@dvc.tas.gov.au.

Council meeting at Maydena

MAYDENA will be the venue for the Derwent Valley Council's monthly meeting this Thursday night. The meeting will be held at the Maydena School Hall, starting with a community forum at 6.30pm. This is an opportunity for ratepayers and residents to discuss any issues of concern. The formal council meeting will start at 7pm and the agenda can be viewed at the council chambers in New Norfolk or on the council website. 

Junior cricket vacancies at Gretna

GRETNA Cricket Club will field three junior teams this season and there are several vacancies in the Under 13 and Under 16 sides. Training is held at the Gretna War Memorial Oval on Thursdays at 5pm for the two Under 13 teams and at 5pm on Fridays for the Under 16 side.

The season of 15 roster matches kicks off on Sunday, October 25. Membership costs $40. For more information contact junior development officer Wade Gleeson on 0429 704 677.

Lake claims victory at New Norfolk

Victoria's Sean Lake charged up Pioneer Avenue to claim victory
in Stage 1 of the Tour of Tasmania at New Norfolk today.

A BRILLIANT solo move by former rower Sean Lake saw him claim stage one of the Tour of Tasmania between Strathgordon and New Norfolk this afternoon, while Canberra’s Ben Hill retained the leader’s jersey after finishing fourth.

After enduring variable weather conditions on the scenic 119.9km ride , Victoria's Lake attacked inside the final 15km, holding off Anthony Giacoppo and teammate Michael Schweizer to secure victory by less than a second.

“I am absolutely stoked,” the 2014 Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic winner revealed following his win. “It has been a while between drinks, and I was very happy with the way it panned out. I was out there by myself for about 15 minutes or so until the line, and then just held off the chase – having no time gap at the finish was a bit too close for comfort.”

The starting line at Strathgordon.
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A flurry of attacks was made immediately after the roll-out from Strathgordon, with the riders too focused on the task at hand to fully appreciate the spectacular scenery along the banks of Lake Pedder. A five-man breakaway quickly established a considerable time gap – stretching to over four minutes and 30 seconds at one point – before losing two riders and being absorbed back on the descent towards New Norfolk.

Lake soloed away just as the breakaway was caught, with the 23-year-old drawing on energy reserves to survive the climb towards the finish arch at Arthur Square in New Norfolk. “The last little

climb was pretty brutal,” he explained. “My legs were gone but I just managed to find something extra.”

Gordon River Rd outside Strathgordon.
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The Jayco Tour of Tasmania - part of the Subaru National Road Series - continues tomorrow (Thursday) with a 106.2km road race departing from Ulverstone. Often the decisive stage in past Tours, an ascent up Gunns Plains will test the peloton before it reaches a picturesque seaside finish in Penguin.