Derwent Valley Gazette

Community puts forward suggestions for Bushy Park Pool site

22/08/2026

The Derwent Valley Council met twice with the Upper Derwent Valley community in 2026 to discuss the future of the Bushy Park Pool and War Memorial site.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lions members urged to 'make their mark'

02/07/2024

PRIOR to the beginning of the new Lions year, beginning on July 1, a new International President and new District Governors are elected, new District Cabinets are appointed and each Lions Club elects their Board. All commenced their new roles this week.

Lions Tasmania District Governor for 2024-25, Victoria Cochrane.

Kitchen comfort from a classic fruit and nut cake

02/07/2024

THE sight of a vintage cake tin immediately transported our online cook Kirsten Bacon back to her days as an apprentice chef in a kitchen filled with the comforting aroma of baking cakes and the chatter of the team honing their craft.

Wintery winds from the west keep Highland anglers off the water

01/07/2024

FISHING has been a challenge recently and the wintery and windy westerly change last weekend kept most anglers off the water.

Pictures tell story of progress on new Bridgewater Bridge

28/06/2024

Editor MIKE KERR Continues his regular column following the development of the new Bridgewater Bridge.

Community puts forward suggestions for Bushy Park Pool site

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

Now is the winter to find content

The Bridge art prize returns for 2026

Take a mate and stay alive

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

Lions members urged to 'make their mark'

Kitchen comfort from a classic fruit and nut cake

Wintery winds from the west keep Highland anglers off the water

Pictures tell story of progress on new Bridgewater Bridge

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