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 - 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 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
