Derwent Valley Gazette

Mayor slams Esplanade hoons

07/12/2025

New Norfolk residents are angry after yet another hooning incident on the local Esplanade.

Homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn across the state

05/12/2025

Bushfires have destroyed properties at Dolphin Sands on the East Coast as blazes continue to burn across southern Tasmania.

Rhian Shephard's shack at Dolphin Sands was destroyed in a bushfire

Multiple bushfires burning across the south of Tasmania

04/12/2025

The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has issued multiple warnings as bushfires burn across the south of the state.

Derwent Valley Council to do a slew of roadworks and maintenance during the summer

04/12/2025

The Derwent Valley Council has begun works to upgrade footpaths and roads, along with vegetation control, that will continue into the new year.

A Derwent Valley Council vehicle doing work around the municipality..

Mobile phone service disruptions due to upgrades

04/12/2025

Telstra is upgrading its mobile base stations serving Miena, Liawenee, Steppes, Reynolds Neck and Brandum.

Fishing - Big bluefin tunas coming out to play

03/12/2025

There's been some great fishing for big Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) from Bass Strait in the North lately. But the tuna capital of Tasmania, Eaglehawk Neck, has struck back after the biggest SBT caught in our waters was landed there last weekend.

Archie & 4 yr Vinnie Cashion with Ajay Cox, far left, after catching an 111kg bluefin tuna

Councillor's attempted no-confidence motion in Derwent Valley Mayor fails

28/11/2025

Derwent Valley Councillor Wayne Shoobridge has failed in his attempt to put a motion forward seeking a vote of "no confidence" in Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis during the council’s November meeting.

Katie Russell and her record Southern Bluefin Tuna catch.

Tuna record for Katie

26/11/2025

Club Southern Bluefin Tuna record beaten by nearly 9kg

Bridgewater boat ramp and New Norfolk jetty open for use

29/11/2025

The new Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty, along with the recently added pontoon at Millbrook Rise boat ramp at New Norfolk, are now both open.

Incat's Boyer expansion dead

27/02/2025

A proposal by Tasmanian company Incat to build electric passenger ferries at Boyer in the Derwent Valley has been halted by a changing environment, both locally and in the world market where it wants to sell its product.

Maternity services deal struck with Calvary

26/02/2025

A multi-million-dollar investment by the Federal Government to upgrade Calvary’s equipment aims to avert a maternity services crisis in Hobart.

Maternity services in Hobart will be propped up by the Federal Government.

Too old to die young

24/02/2025

Visitors to Tasmania, and about 3.5 million arrive each year now, come in many different ways: on the ferry or aircraft, with their cars or intent on hiring them here, via motorcycles and on board boats large and small.

Tassie Bound for loads of fun

24/02/2025

It’s been a good season for Tassie Bound Adventure Tours, the Derwent Valley’s top tourist attraction, along with the multiple platypus that play a central role in its visitor appeal.

Tasmanian takes out national dairy innovation award

18/02/2025

A Tasmanian has been named the winner of the 2025 Australian Dairy Conference Innovator Award.

Warmer water brings sharks south

17/02/2025

A COLD change hit the state on Saturday, which was welcomed after a few days of intense heat. Moderate temperatures have been a relief, but it looks set to warm back up by the weekend.

Wet and cool weather fails to dampen spirts at 150th Bushy Park Show

16/02/2025

Bushy Park’s 150th Show proved a great attraction this weekend, despite cool weather and a wet start to the day.

State Lyons recount to be held on Monday 3rd March

14/02/2025

A recount for the state seat of Lyons vacated by Rebecca White will be held on Monday, 3rd March.

Tasmanian named rider of the week at Red Bull Hardline despite setback

11/02/2025

Tasmanian Dan Booker voted "rider of the week” at this year’s Red Bull Hardline event despite a puncture and finishing 22nd.

Tasmanian Dan Booker was voted "Rider of the Week” at this year’s Red Bull Hardline event.

Gasson Memorial a trout season highlight

10/02/2025

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association kicked off competition fishing for 2025 last weekend in the Wayatinah Sports and Social Club’s Dave Gasson Memorial Trout Fishing Competition at Wayatinah Lagoon. This event is a highlight of every season, and it's always very well run by the club—this year was no exception.

Mayor slams Esplanade hoons

Homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn across the state

Multiple bushfires burning across the south of Tasmania

Derwent Valley Council to do a slew of roadworks and maintenance during the summer

Mobile phone service disruptions due to upgrades

Fishing - Big bluefin tunas coming out to play

Councillor's attempted no-confidence motion in Derwent Valley Mayor fails

Tuna record for Katie

Bridgewater boat ramp and New Norfolk jetty open for use

Incat's Boyer expansion dead

Maternity services deal struck with Calvary

Too old to die young

Tassie Bound for loads of fun

Tasmanian takes out national dairy innovation award

Warmer water brings sharks south

Wet and cool weather fails to dampen spirts at 150th Bushy Park Show

State Lyons recount to be held on Monday 3rd March

Tasmanian named rider of the week at Red Bull Hardline despite setback

Gasson Memorial a trout season highlight

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