Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Huon Aquaculture uses antibiotic at hatchery 10/02/2026 It's been confirmed that Huon Aquaculture used the antibiotic oxytetracycline for 20 days during January to combat a disease outbreak at its freshwater hatchery on the Derwent River 20 km above New Norfolk. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 2
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Tasmanian Country 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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". 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 1
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 3
