Derwent Valley Gazette

Stephen Lamprey with his $5000 winning tagged trout that he caught recently from South Riana Lake.

Fishing - Mixed results for anglers as trout season continues

19/08/2026

Another settled weekend of weather allowed anglers to get out and about, but reports suggest mixed results.

Corumbene celebrates 60 years

17/08/2026

Corumbene celebrated its 60th Birthday on Saturday at its residential aged care facility on Lower Road, with distinguished guests, residents, staff, board members, families, and friends.

MLC Craig Farrell and Corumbene President and Chair of the Board of Management, Ross Carlyle.cutting the 60th Birthday cake watched on by Corumbene CEO Alison Standen.

Fishing - Tagged trout starting to be snagged

12/08/2026

Trout anglers enjoyed another weekend of settled weather with some good catches coming from various waters around the State.

Mitchell Kaititis with a solid brown trout he caught from the Derwent River recently

The ML Egeria visits New Norfolk

11/08/2026

The historic Tasmanian vessel, the ML EGERIA, paid a familiarisation visit to New Norfolk today, making the journey up the Derwent River from Lindisfarne with some local guests onboard, including Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis and husband Raynor.

Tagged trout prize claimed

10/08/2026

TROUT anglers enjoyed another weekend of settled weather, with good catches reported from waters across the state.

Mitchell Kaititis with a solid brown trout caught recently in the Derwent River.

Take a mate and stay alive

06/08/2026

FOR generations of Tasmanians, the opening of the brown trout season has been, and is, a much-anticipated tradition.

Brad Quinn's entry in last year's competiton.

The Bridge art prize returns for 2026

05/08/2026

“The Bridge" Art Prize, launched in 2025, is a competition initially set up to highlight the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge by New Norfolk-based volunteer organisation Derwent Valley Arts and bridge construction company McConnell Dowell, and their business partners.

Arthur Whittock with a superb brown trout he caught from Bronte Lagoon over opening weekend

Fishing - Trout season kicks off

05/08/2026

The 2026-2027 Tasmanian Brown Trout season kicked off last Saturday morning, and for the most part, anglers have been reporting encouraging results.

Now is the winter to find content

06/08/2026

The mornings are darker. The evenings arrive earlier. We spend more time indoors, often wrapped in layers, seeking warmth and comfort.

Bushy Park pool meeting hears Council hopeful of securing State Government funds

11/10/2025

Over 40 people attended an important meeting at the Glenora District School today about the future of the much loved Bushy Park Pool.

Mayor Dracoulis with attendees at today's meeting

Regatta return to mark first unimpeded River Derwent access in 80 years

09/10/2025

The New Norfolk Regatta is scheduled to return in February 2027, coinciding with the demolition of the old Bridgewater Bridge, which is expected to be completed by October 2026.

The steamers lined up at the jetty for the 1910 New Norfolk Regatta

Fishing - Anglers still unable to get their rods out

08/10/2025

A decent weather window allowed trout anglers the chance to get out fishing up until Sunday morning - but you guessed it, more wind and rain is on the way.

Justin Stevens with a solid male brown trout he caught spinning off the jetty at Lake Leake last weekend.

EXCLUSIVE - Ben Shaw elected to Sorell Council following countback

06/10/2025

Former Derwent Valley mayor Ben Shaw has been elected to the Sorell Council after a countback.

Newly elected Sorell councillor Ben Shaw

Beloved Bush Inn celebrates 200 years

02/10/2025

Australia's oldest continuously licensed hotel, The Bush Inn, will celebrate its 200th anniversary this weekend.

Fishing - Disappointing Derwent dampens trout season

01/10/2025

With August and September now behind us, some sea run trout fishing opportunities have also passed. But with luck, some of the best are still yet to come.

A 5.6kg brown trout caught by David Menzies from the Tyenna River back in August.

Highlands homestead destroyed by fire

29/09/2025

The Triffett family have lost everything in a house fire on Half Moon Marsh farm near Bronte Park.

Rude awakening for Derwent Valley residents

25/09/2025

Derwent Valley residents were woken this morning by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake at 6.38 am in the State's Southwest, with the epicentre at Strathgordon at a depth of 14.1 km.

Adam Rice joins Derwent Valley Gazette team

24/09/2025

Adam Rice is switching out his fishing rod for the pen as he joins the Derwent Valley Gazette team.

Council to consider public pool's future

23/09/2025

The Bushy Park pool could remain closed during the summer.

Fishing - Mixed results for anglers as trout season continues

Corumbene celebrates 60 years

Fishing - Tagged trout starting to be snagged

The ML Egeria visits New Norfolk

Tagged trout prize claimed

Take a mate and stay alive

The Bridge art prize returns for 2026

Fishing - Trout season kicks off

Now is the winter to find content

Bushy Park pool meeting hears Council hopeful of securing State Government funds

Regatta return to mark first unimpeded River Derwent access in 80 years

Fishing - Anglers still unable to get their rods out

EXCLUSIVE - Ben Shaw elected to Sorell Council following countback

Beloved Bush Inn celebrates 200 years

Fishing - Disappointing Derwent dampens trout season

Highlands homestead destroyed by fire

Rude awakening for Derwent Valley residents

Adam Rice joins Derwent Valley Gazette team

Council to consider public pool's future

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