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

Tasmanian takes out national dairy innovation award

18/02/2025

A Tasmanian has been named the winner of the 2025 Australian Dairy Conference Innovator Award.

Warmer water brings sharks south

17/02/2025

A COLD change hit the state on Saturday, which was welcomed after a few days of intense heat. Moderate temperatures have been a relief, but it looks set to warm back up by the weekend.

Wet and cool weather fails to dampen spirts at 150th Bushy Park Show

16/02/2025

Bushy Park’s 150th Show proved a great attraction this weekend, despite cool weather and a wet start to the day.

State Lyons recount to be held on Monday 3rd March

14/02/2025

A recount for the state seat of Lyons vacated by Rebecca White will be held on Monday, 3rd March.

Tasmanian named rider of the week at Red Bull Hardline despite setback

11/02/2025

Tasmanian Dan Booker voted "rider of the week” at this year’s Red Bull Hardline event despite a puncture and finishing 22nd.

Tasmanian Dan Booker was voted "Rider of the Week” at this year’s Red Bull Hardline event.

Gasson Memorial a trout season highlight

10/02/2025

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association kicked off competition fishing for 2025 last weekend in the Wayatinah Sports and Social Club’s Dave Gasson Memorial Trout Fishing Competition at Wayatinah Lagoon. This event is a highlight of every season, and it's always very well run by the club—this year was no exception.

Boyer mill sold to David Marriner for $27 million

08/02/2025

The Norske Skog Boyer paper mill has been sold to property developer David Marriner for $27 million.

Thousands to converge on Maydena for Red Bull "Hardline"

07/02/2025

Some 5,000 mountain bike race fans are today converging on Maydena for the February 7-8 Red Bull event on the world-renown downhill course set in bushland in the upper Derwent Valley.

Plans for old Bridgewater Bridge revealed

05/02/2025

EXCLUSIVE: With construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge well advanced, the Gazette can exclusively reveal the Government's plans for the existing landmark Bridgewater Bridge.

Chasing kings of the deep

04/02/2025

WARM conditions and the lack of wind allowed anglers to enjoy some rewarding fishing last week, with good catches reported statewide, especially from saltwater.

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

Tasmanian takes out national dairy innovation award

Warmer water brings sharks south

Wet and cool weather fails to dampen spirts at 150th Bushy Park Show

State Lyons recount to be held on Monday 3rd March

Tasmanian named rider of the week at Red Bull Hardline despite setback

Gasson Memorial a trout season highlight

Boyer mill sold to David Marriner for $27 million

Thousands to converge on Maydena for Red Bull "Hardline"

Plans for old Bridgewater Bridge revealed

Chasing kings of the deep

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