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Revised Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy Now In Effect

29 Sep 2026
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Arthur Square Fountain Community Survey

02 Sep 2026
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11 Aug 2026
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    Council Meeting Thursday 24 September 2026, 6:00pm Court House, New Norfolk

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We acknowledge and pay respect to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community as the traditional and original owners and continuing custodians of this land on which we work on, and acknowledge and pay respect to Elders, past, present, and emerging.

Derwent Valley Council

Council envisions that by working together, the Derwent Valley will become known for the beauty of its preserved natural environment and the produce and lifestyle it provides for a prosperous and proud community. At Council, we aim to live our values of Quality Service, Collaboration, Growth, Integrity and Wellbeing in everything we do.

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