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

One man's garden

02/02/2025

Mike Kerr checks out the fruits of summer at Nigel Rayner's orchard off Back River Road

Police fine man over train grafitti attacks

01/02/2025

Tasmania Police have identified and fined a 22-year-old West Hobart man on charges related to a series of graffiti attacks on the Derwent Valley Railway, as well as properties in Margate and in Glenorchy.

The one that didn’t get away

27/01/2025

THIS is one of the stories and catches of my trout fishing life that happened last Thursday, and I thought to share it.

Independent audit likely to give Council a clean bill of financial health

25/01/2025

An independent auditor’s report into Derwent Valley Council’s financial and community dealings over the past 22 months is expected to give Council a clean bill of financial health.

Prepare for an exciting Australia Day weekend

20/01/2025

Anglers will be thrilled as we head toward the Australia Day long weekend – the perfect time to plan a fishing trip. Opportunities abound for competitive anglers, with several events happening across Tasmania:

Dutton promises $15k to improve safety at Tynwald Park

20/01/2025

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has committed funds from the Safer Communities Fund (SCF) towards improving security at New Norfolk’s Tynwald Park.

Custodian of "Stanton" heads north

19/01/2025

Local identity and custodian of "Stanton" Lisa West is heading to Brisbane.

Fish keep their cool as temperatures rise

18/01/2025

AS WE usher in the New Year, we've been greeted with a summer heatwave, with temperatures consistently remaining in the mid-20s.

Labor splash cash in the region

17/01/2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came to the region bearing new year's gifts.

Climate change keeps the heat on anglers

10/01/2025

IT IS a new year full of new opportunities and 2025 should provide a variety of experiences for anglers on all levels.

Pic 1 is of Sally Charleston with a solid female brown trout she caught at Lake Crescent on January 3.

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

One man's garden

Police fine man over train grafitti attacks

The one that didn’t get away

Independent audit likely to give Council a clean bill of financial health

Prepare for an exciting Australia Day weekend

Dutton promises $15k to improve safety at Tynwald Park

Custodian of "Stanton" heads north

Fish keep their cool as temperatures rise

Labor splash cash in the region

Climate change keeps the heat on anglers

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