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

Much needed rain throughout Tassie sets scene for opening of brown trout season

15/07/2024

SOME much-needed rain has hit Tasmania which means catchments could be on floodwatch when this reports goes out.

New Norfolk businesses air concerns about increasing levels of crime, vandalism and assaults in the Derwent Valley

14/07/2024

SAFETY concerns of residents, retailers and local councillors got a thorough airing at a meeting this week with Tasmania Police about episodes of abuse and assault in New Norfolk.

In a time of change some things don't really change at all

14/07/2024

THE job of delivering the weekly Derwent Valley gazette has been in the Jackson family for nearly 10 years, going back to when Riley Jackson and his brother Sam had the gig.

Local Lions step up to better serve Derwent Valley community

14/07/2024

TWO members of the Tasmanian Online Lions Club have accepted positions in the Lions Tasmania District.

Marg Cranny and Julie Triffitt Online Lions

Derwent Valley well represented in U15s All-Schools national football comp

11/07/2024

Derwent Valley players have contributed heavily to the makeup of the Tasmanian Under 15 boys team which will contest the All-Schools Football Championships on the Gold Coast later this month.

William Free of New Norfolk (NNJFC), Aydan Bailey of New Norfolk (NNJFC), Jonty Daft of Brighton (BJFC) and Thomas Bearman of Brighton (BJFC) are among the Derwent Valley players in the Under 15 Tasmanian team contesting the All-Schools Football Championships on the Gold Coast on July 27.

The Bridgewater Jerry makes its annual return to herald winter chill

09/07/2024

THIS time of year brings on that peculiar phenomenon we know as a Bridgewater Jerry, the fog that emerges from the Central Highlands and can stretch to the Eastern Shore and the mouth of the Derwent.

Bridgewater Jerry envelopes the new bridge

Anglers gather for annual awards

08/07/2024

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association held their annual dinner and trophy presentation night for the 2023-24 season at the New Norfolk RSL Club last Friday.

Winners and losers on Derwent Valley rates roundabout

07/07/2024

Over forty per cent of Derwent Valley properties will be hit with a rates increase of 12 per cent or more this year.

Historic plaques stolen

04/07/2024

A number of bronze plaques have been stolen from Arthur Square and Pioneer Avenue in New Norfolk.

Inviting Feedback on Three Year Wood Production Plan

03/07/2024

Sustainable Timber Tasmania has released the annual update to its Three Year Wood Production Plan to the Tasmanian community for feedback.

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

Much needed rain throughout Tassie sets scene for opening of brown trout season

New Norfolk businesses air concerns about increasing levels of crime, vandalism and assaults in the Derwent Valley

In a time of change some things don't really change at all

Local Lions step up to better serve Derwent Valley community

Derwent Valley well represented in U15s All-Schools national football comp

The Bridgewater Jerry makes its annual return to herald winter chill

Anglers gather for annual awards

Winners and losers on Derwent Valley rates roundabout

Historic plaques stolen

Inviting Feedback on Three Year Wood Production Plan

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