Derwent Valley Gazette

Michelle Dracoulis, Rebecca White, Steve Balmforth

New sporting facilities opened in New Norfolk

22/05/2026

Boyer Oval and Tynwald Park's new football and soccer facilities were officially opened on Thursday with red ribbons cut by Federaly Lyons MP Rebecca White and Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis.

Claims of "ghost phone networks" in the Central Highlands

21/05/2026

The Central Highlands Telecommunications Working Group (CHTWG) is demanding urgent accountability from Telstra after technical data exposed a dangerous failure in Telstra’s official mobile network coverage maps, which has caused a life-threatening risk to the general public in the area.

Fishing - Calamari fishery rebuild and shellfish consumption warning

20/05/2026

Anglers fishing for Southern Bluefin Tuna are reporting more action with lots of fish seen working schools of bait off the Tasmanian Peninsula during the week.

The Derwent Catchment Project launches Nature Repair pilot program

18/05/2026

The Derwent Catchment Project has launched its new Nature Repair Pilot program, which has $10 million of federal government funding.

Derwent Catchment Project launches Nature Repair pilot program.

Fishing - Weather allows for brown trout spawning runs

13/05/2026

What a difference a week makes in Tasmania, with its unpredictable weather.

Katie Russell with a solid male brown trout she caught at Lake Sorell

Derwent Valley Railway secures extra train line

09/05/2026

The Derwent Valley Railway (DVR) has secured a lease for 3.1 kilometres of the railway corridor between New Norfolk and Boyer.

Council backflip: Bushy Park swimming pool won't reopen

05/05/2026

In a backflip, the Derwent Valley Council has announced that the Bushy Park swimming pool won't reopen.

Thieves target Malbina Cemetery

04/05/2026

Thieves have targeted the Malbina Cemetery near Molesworth.

Fishing - Trout season ends

06/05/2026

Another Brown Trout fishing season has finished after one of the warmest May closing weekends on record.

Ben Hoggins and the 6kg male brown trout he caught from the Tyenna River recently

Fishing - Trout season coming to an end

29/04/2026

Another trout fishing season is almost over, with the 2025-2026 Tasmanian Brown Trout Fishing season closing this Sunday night, May 3rd at 11.59 pm.

Ewan Dillon with a solid male brown trout he caught and released from Meadowbank Lake recently.

Derwent Valley Council opens Millbrook Rise EOI process

27/04/2026

At a general meeting last week, the Derwent Valley Council supported progressing with an expression of Interest process for the redevelopment of land at Millbrook Rise.

Fishing - Tasmania hosts national angling competition

22/04/2026

Competitive Bream fishing returned to Southern Tasmania last week with rounds three and four of the Australian Bass Tournaments (ABT) 2026 Daiwa Bream series held in the Huon and Derwent Rivers.

Isaac Harris ,winner of round 4 in the 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series in the boater division held on the Derwent River last weekend with some of his catch. Pic courtesy of Australian Bass Tournaments (ABT)

Honey Bee Festival buzzing for a third year

21/04/2026

The Derwent Valley Beekeepers Association hosted the Derwent Valley Honey Bee Festival on the Esplanade in New Norfolk on Sunday.

Fly Derwent develops flying ferry

20/04/2026

Tasmanian company "Fly Derwent" in partnership with New Zealand-based company Vessev have announced plans to launch Australia's first electric hydrofoil Catamaran network and service set to run from Hobart to New Norfolk on the Derwent River.

Derwent Valley Council's finances back in surplus

20/04/2026

The Derwent Valley Council is expected to be "back in the black" financially and approximately $1.23 million better off for this current financial year.

Fishing - $25k trout still swimming in waters

15/04/2026

Cold, wet and windy conditions shut down fishing plans for most anglers last weekend, with various salt and freshwater competitions cancelled due to safety concerns.

Conna George with the big 5kg buck male brown trout he caught and released last weekend.

Derwent Valley Festival on this weekend

08/04/2026

Big fish keep coming

06/04/2026

The 2026 Tasmanian Broadbill Swordfish Championships concluded on Saturday after a week of competitive fishing.

250 kids take part in annual Easter Egg Hunt

06/04/2026

Easter celebrations in the Derwent Valley kicked off at Arthur's Square in High Street New Norfolk early on Saturday morning, with the biggest turn out on record seeing over 250 "egg‑cited" kids for the annual children's Easter egg hunt.

New sporting facilities opened in New Norfolk

Claims of "ghost phone networks" in the Central Highlands

Fishing - Calamari fishery rebuild and shellfish consumption warning

The Derwent Catchment Project launches Nature Repair pilot program

Fishing - Weather allows for brown trout spawning runs

Derwent Valley Railway secures extra train line

Council backflip: Bushy Park swimming pool won't reopen

Thieves target Malbina Cemetery

Fishing - Trout season ends

Fishing - Trout season coming to an end

Derwent Valley Council opens Millbrook Rise EOI process

Fishing - Tasmania hosts national angling competition

Honey Bee Festival buzzing for a third year

Fly Derwent develops flying ferry

Derwent Valley Council's finances back in surplus

Fishing - $25k trout still swimming in waters

Derwent Valley Festival on this weekend

Big fish keep coming

250 kids take part in annual Easter Egg Hunt

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