Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fire destroys parts of historic Millbrook Rise Mental Health facility 05/10/2026 Fire has destroyed buildings connected to the historic 92 year old Millbrook Rise Mental Health facility in New Norfolk during the early hours of this morning. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Derwent Valley Railway hopeful after Chigwell to granton rail lease extention 01/10/2026 The Derwent Valley Railway is excited about the possibility of running trains back to New Norfolk and the Derwent Valley in the future, following the Tasmanian Government and Tasmanian Transport Museum's decision to extend an existing rail corridor lease from Chigwell through to Granton. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette MAST to consider Derwent River restriction zone and speed limit changes 01/10/2026 The restriction zones and speed limits along the Derwent River from Sorell Creek to the Esplanade in New Norfolk will remain in place for now. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Whitebait and rainbow trout seasons starting 30/09/2026 Whitebait anglers will be ready for the start of the 2026 season on Thursday, October 1. Two days later, on Saturday, October 3, the designated rainbow trout waters open. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Council weighing up removing Sequoia Pine Tree outside the New Norfolk Swimming Pool 28/09/2026 New Norfolk's 129-year-old heritage-listed giant Sequoia Pine Tree outside the New Norfolk Swimming Pool is under the microscope again, with the Derwent Valley Council weighing what's best for the symbolic but stressed tree and the town moving forward. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Optimism despite disappointing sea-run trout season 23/09/2026 Dangerous weather limited fishing opportunities last weekend and the threat of bushfires is already a concern this early in spring. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Early start to the bushfire season predicted for the Derwent Valley 22/09/2026 The Derwent Valley is facing an early start to the bushfire season, with strong winds, warm temperatures, and below-average rainfall set to increase fire risk across the region heading into Summer. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette The Excella and The Spirit of Hobart cruise to New Norfolk 16/09/2026 The sight of the passenger ferry Excella cruising to New Norfolk on Sunday brought back memories for many locals, marking a long-awaited return of the vessel to the Derwent Valley after 35 years. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Derwent Valley and Central Highlands Council election candidates revealed 22/09/2026 Ballot Papers must be filled out and returned by October 27 with votes to start to be counted on October 28. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Mixed results for anglers as trout season continues 19/08/2026 Another settled weekend of weather allowed anglers to get out and about, but reports suggest mixed results. 0
Latest News Tasmanian Country Corumbene celebrates 60 years 17/08/2026 Corumbene celebrated its 60th Birthday on Saturday at its residential aged care facility on Lower Road, with distinguished guests, residents, staff, board members, families, and friends. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Tagged trout starting to be snagged 12/08/2026 Trout anglers enjoyed another weekend of settled weather with some good catches coming from various waters around the State. 1
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette The ML Egeria visits New Norfolk 11/08/2026 The historic Tasmanian vessel, the ML EGERIA, paid a familiarisation visit to New Norfolk today, making the journey up the Derwent River from Lindisfarne with some local guests onboard, including Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis and husband Raynor. 1
Derwent Valley Gazette Tagged trout prize claimed 10/08/2026 TROUT anglers enjoyed another weekend of settled weather, with good catches reported from waters across the state. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette Take a mate and stay alive 06/08/2026 FOR generations of Tasmanians, the opening of the brown trout season has been, and is, a much-anticipated tradition. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette Now is the winter to find content 06/08/2026 The mornings are darker. The evenings arrive earlier. We spend more time indoors, often wrapped in layers, seeking warmth and comfort. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette The Bridge art prize returns for 2026 05/08/2026 “The Bridge" Art Prize, launched in 2025, is a competition initially set up to highlight the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge by New Norfolk-based volunteer organisation Derwent Valley Arts and bridge construction company McConnell Dowell, and their business partners. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Trout season kicks off 05/08/2026 The 2026-2027 Tasmanian Brown Trout season kicked off last Saturday morning, and for the most part, anglers have been reporting encouraging results. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette New Norfolk intersection in the spotlight with mayor's motion 30/07/2026 Road safety at the intersection of Burnett Street, George Street and "The Avenue" at New Norfolk looks set to be assessed. 3
