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

Body of swimmer located in river at New Norfolk

10/02/2026

Police have located the body of a male swimmer who was missing in the Derwent River at New Norfolk.

Derwent Valley Railway slams Rail Trail proposal

04/02/2026

The Derwent Valley Railway (DVR) has formally announced its strong opposition to the Derwent Valley Council’s proposal to remove the historic rail line between New Norfolk and National Park to construct a shared use "Rail Trail" or cycle/footpath/horse trail/powered bike track.

Fishing - Prime time for game fishing approaching

04/02/2026

Game fishing in Tasmania during late Summer and Autumn is always a highlight, and with prime time fast approaching, anglers are excited.

Benjamin Atkins with a nice brown trout he caught from Great Lake

Top open water swimmers take on the Derwent River

02/02/2026

Open water swimmers will be testing themselves over the next few weeks in the Derwent River.

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania riders revealed

29/01/2026

The final line-up of riders competing in the Red Bull Hardline Tasmania mountain bike race at Maydena on February 7 and 8 has been unveiled.

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania will take place in February

Peppermint Hill Landfill Site closed after break-in

28/01/2026

The Peppermint Hill Landfill Site at New Norfolk was forced to close early this morning after a break-in.

Fishing - Long weekend sees anglers get their rods out

28/01/2026

If you think it's been hot this week in Tasmania, then spare a thought for others living on the mainland.

India Forster caught her first Brook Trout from Lake Plimsoll

Derwent Valley Australia Day award winners celebrated

26/01/2026

The Derwent Valley celebrated Australia Day today with the community coming together in sunshine for a Family Fun day and award presentation on the New Norfolk Esplanade.

Derwent Valley Australia Day award winners with Mayor Dracoulis

Australia Day honours to whiskey and wool leaders

26/01/2026

Barley, sheep and irrigation commitments recognised with two new Members of the Order of Australia.

Fishing - Wind coming to the aid of anglers

21/01/2026

Easterly winds influenced fishing last week, and as they'd say back in the day, "when the wind blows from the East, the fish bite the least".

Ewan Dillon with two nice flathead he caught recently from Pirates Bay

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

Body of swimmer located in river at New Norfolk

Derwent Valley Railway slams Rail Trail proposal

Fishing - Prime time for game fishing approaching

Top open water swimmers take on the Derwent River

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania riders revealed

Peppermint Hill Landfill Site closed after break-in

Fishing - Long weekend sees anglers get their rods out

Derwent Valley Australia Day award winners celebrated

Australia Day honours to whiskey and wool leaders

Fishing - Wind coming to the aid of anglers

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