Derwent Valley Gazette

Antibiotic residue has been detected in water samples, sediment and eels from the Derwent River

06/07/2026

A report submitted to the Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority(EPA) has stated that Antibiotic residue has been detected in water samples, sediment and Eels from the Derwent River below Huon Aquaculture's "Meadowbank" Atlantic Salmon Hatchery.

Fishing - Preparation for next fishing season underway

01/07/2026

The Inland Fisheries Service of Tasmania has been busy stocking waters with both Brown and Rainbow Trout in preparation for the start of the 2026-27 Tasmanian brown trout fishing season on Saturday, August 1.

Nate Hepburn with a solid Brown Trout he caught from Lake Crescent last season.

Renovations continue on the Ladies Cottage and Nurses Quarters at Willow Court

29/06/2026

Early this morning (Monday), work began to connect essential services such as electricity, water, sewage, and drainage to both the Ladies Cottage and Nurses Quarters in Willow Court at New Norfolk.

Man charged over damage to Tynwald park

24/06/2026

A 20-year-old Bridgewater man has been charged with multiple offences, including damage to Tynwald Park Oval in New Norfolk last weekend.

Bike rider critical after collision with bus in Derwent Terrace

23/06/2026

Emergency Services and Tasmania Police attended a serious crash between a bus and a motorised pushbike in Derwent Terrace at New Norfolk last night.

Hoons vandalise Tynwald Park

21/06/2026

Hoons have damaged Tynwald Park oval in New Norfolk after a late night skid session on Saturday, forcing the New Norfolk Junior Football Club to divert Sunday morning games to Boyer Oval.

Perri King starring for Tasmanian VFLW side

17/06/2026

Perri King is kicking goals this season with the Tasmanian Devils VFL women's football side after another strong performance on the field in the game against Darebin at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Saturday.

Dark NorFo lights up New Norfolk

07/06/2026

Circle Street in New Norfolk was the hype of activity on Saturday night with inaugural hosting of Dark NorFo.

Bridge demolition clears way for return of New Norfolk Regatta

19/06/2026

The way has been officially cleared for the return of the New Norfolk Regatta in 2027, with the completion of the demolition of the old Bridgewater Bridge.

Steamers lined up at the jetty for the 1910 New Norfolk Regatta

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.

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

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 coming to an end

29/04/2026

Another trout fishing season is almost over, with the 2025-2026 Tasmanian Brown Trout Fishing season closing this Sunday night, May 3rd at 11.59 pm.

Ewan Dillon with a solid male brown trout he caught and released from Meadowbank Lake recently.

Derwent Valley Council opens Millbrook Rise EOI process

27/04/2026

At a general meeting last week, the Derwent Valley Council supported progressing with an expression of Interest process for the redevelopment of land at Millbrook Rise.

Fishing - Tasmania hosts national angling competition

22/04/2026

Competitive Bream fishing returned to Southern Tasmania last week with rounds three and four of the Australian Bass Tournaments (ABT) 2026 Daiwa Bream series held in the Huon and Derwent Rivers.

Isaac Harris ,winner of round 4 in the 2026 Daiwa BREAM Series in the boater division held on the Derwent River last weekend with some of his catch. Pic courtesy of Australian Bass Tournaments (ABT)

Honey Bee Festival buzzing for a third year

21/04/2026

The Derwent Valley Beekeepers Association hosted the Derwent Valley Honey Bee Festival on the Esplanade in New Norfolk on Sunday.

Fly Derwent develops flying ferry

20/04/2026

Tasmanian company "Fly Derwent" in partnership with New Zealand-based company Vessev have announced plans to launch Australia's first electric hydrofoil Catamaran network and service set to run from Hobart to New Norfolk on the Derwent River.

Antibiotic residue has been detected in water samples, sediment and eels from the Derwent River

Fishing - Preparation for next fishing season underway

Renovations continue on the Ladies Cottage and Nurses Quarters at Willow Court

Man charged over damage to Tynwald park

Bike rider critical after collision with bus in Derwent Terrace

Hoons vandalise Tynwald Park

Perri King starring for Tasmanian VFLW side

Dark NorFo lights up New Norfolk

Bridge demolition clears way for return of New Norfolk Regatta

Fishing - Weather allows for brown trout spawning runs

Derwent Valley Railway secures extra train line

Fishing - Trout season ends

Council backflip: Bushy Park swimming pool won't reopen

Thieves target Malbina Cemetery

Fishing - Trout season coming to an end

Derwent Valley Council opens Millbrook Rise EOI process

Fishing - Tasmania hosts national angling competition

Honey Bee Festival buzzing for a third year

Fly Derwent develops flying ferry

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