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

Works begin to strengthen riverbank on Boyer Road

20/01/2026

Works to strengthen the riverbank on Boyer Road at Derbyshire Cliffs below Pulpit Rock lookout in New Norfolk have begun.

Red Bull Hardline returning to Maydena Bike Park

19/01/2026

World-class mountain bike racing returns to the Maydena Bike Park on February 7th and 8th for the Red Bull Hardline racing series and Maydena Gravity Fest.

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is taking place on February 7 and 8 at the Maydena Bike Park

Fishing - Boating incident a reminder about fishing safety

15/01/2026

Summer heat scorched the state last week as dangerous winds limited fishing opportunities for anglers over the weekend.

Jayden Slater, 11 with a 70cm Southern Bluespot Flathead he caught off Bridport recently.

Police raids net firearms, ammunition, vehicles and drugs

14/01/2026

Tasmania Police performed strategic raids targeting illegal firearms and illicit drugs across multiple locations in Southern Tasmania, including the Derwent Valley, today.

After 80 years, River Derwent soon to re-open to traffic

13/01/2026

The River Derwent will soon be open to unimpeded traffic at Bridgewater for the first time in 80 years, with the removal of the lift span on the old Bridgewater Bridge.

Total fire ban to be in place for the Derwent Valley

09/01/2026

A total fire ban has been issued by the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) for the south of the state - including the Derwent Valley - for this weekend, with dangerous conditions looming after days of hot and dry weather.

Major demolition works for old Bridgewater Bridge

09/01/2026

The 41-metre lift span on the old Bridgewater Bridge will be removed over the next few days.

Concerns around $7.8 million Mt Field redevelopment

08/01/2026

Concerns have been raised about the Tasmanian Government's plans regarding a $7.8 million commitment to enhance Mount Field National Park.

Fishing - Hopes for better angling in 2026

07/01/2026

The end of any year offers the time to rest, reflect and refocus after what for many was a tough year for fishing in 2025.

16-year-old Treasure Williams with a big Black Bream she caught on bait from Midway Point recently.

Lyell Highway temporarily fully re-opened

23/12/2025

The Department Of State Growth has advised that they've temporarily re-opened the closed lane on the Lyell Highway at Plenty for the Christmas and New Year period.

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

Works begin to strengthen riverbank on Boyer Road

Red Bull Hardline returning to Maydena Bike Park

Fishing - Boating incident a reminder about fishing safety

Police raids net firearms, ammunition, vehicles and drugs

After 80 years, River Derwent soon to re-open to traffic

Total fire ban to be in place for the Derwent Valley

Major demolition works for old Bridgewater Bridge

Concerns around $7.8 million Mt Field redevelopment

Fishing - Hopes for better angling in 2026

Lyell Highway temporarily fully re-opened

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