Derwent Valley Gazette

Council slashes $600,000 from its budget

05/03/2026

The Derwent Valley Council has slashed $600,000 from its budget, with the monthly financial report noting the council had operated at a deficit over a number of financial years which has put strain on future plans, projects , employee and contractor payments and operational costs.

First slabs poured at Noble Life New Norfolk

04/03/2026

The first concrete slabs have been poured at Noble Life's over-50s lifestyle resort in New Norfolk.

Michael Gravenall and Chris Stephens (Wilson Homes) with Roger Noble

Bushy Park Show experiences largest attendance in years

02/03/2026

More than 8000 people flocked to the Bushy Park Show, with the event experiencing its largest attendance in years.

Massive three metre Bronze Whaler shark landed at Bridport

01/03/2026

A massive three metre Bronze Whaler Shark was landed at Bridport last week, potentially the first such catch recorded in Tasmania.

Sammy Tilyard with a massive three metre Bronze Whaler shark he caught and released at Bridport

Stewart Rice and Mathew Burns achieve cricket milestones

25/02/2026

Two Derwent Valley cricketers achieved major milestones during the week for their respective clubs.

Fishing - Make sure to respect other anglers

25/02/2026

I've written about fishing etiquette in the past, but it still seems to dominate conversation within angling circles.

Peter Simmons with two great Snapper he caught recently at Tomahawk in NE Tasmania

Double ton for Molesworth player John "Chook" Fowle

23/02/2026

Molesworth Cricket Club’s John (Chook) Fowle has written himself into the record books after smashing a double century in the Division 5 fifty-over game held at Gretna on Sunday.

Miu Tanaka first female to swim from New Norfolk to Bruny

21/02/2026

Taking part in the Derwent River Big Swim series Miu Tanaka officially became the first female to swim from the New Norfolk Bridge to Jetty Beach at Bruny Island - a distance of 58km which was completed in 17 hours, 8 minutes and 1 second.

New Norfolk Distillery's Tarrant Derksen earns Master Rummelier title

24/02/2026

New Norfolk Distillery’s Tarrant Derksen has officially earned the title of Master Rummelier, becoming the first person in Tasmania and the second in Australia to gain the certification.

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.

Boyer mill sold to David Marriner for $27 million

08/02/2025

The Norske Skog Boyer paper mill has been sold to property developer David Marriner for $27 million.

Thousands to converge on Maydena for Red Bull "Hardline"

07/02/2025

Some 5,000 mountain bike race fans are today converging on Maydena for the February 7-8 Red Bull event on the world-renown downhill course set in bushland in the upper Derwent Valley.

Plans for old Bridgewater Bridge revealed

05/02/2025

EXCLUSIVE: With construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge well advanced, the Gazette can exclusively reveal the Government's plans for the existing landmark Bridgewater Bridge.

Chasing kings of the deep

04/02/2025

WARM conditions and the lack of wind allowed anglers to enjoy some rewarding fishing last week, with good catches reported statewide, especially from saltwater.

One man's garden

02/02/2025

Mike Kerr checks out the fruits of summer at Nigel Rayner's orchard off Back River Road

Police fine man over train grafitti attacks

01/02/2025

Tasmania Police have identified and fined a 22-year-old West Hobart man on charges related to a series of graffiti attacks on the Derwent Valley Railway, as well as properties in Margate and in Glenorchy.

The one that didn’t get away

27/01/2025

THIS is one of the stories and catches of my trout fishing life that happened last Thursday, and I thought to share it.

Independent audit likely to give Council a clean bill of financial health

25/01/2025

An independent auditor’s report into Derwent Valley Council’s financial and community dealings over the past 22 months is expected to give Council a clean bill of financial health.

Prepare for an exciting Australia Day weekend

20/01/2025

Anglers will be thrilled as we head toward the Australia Day long weekend – the perfect time to plan a fishing trip. Opportunities abound for competitive anglers, with several events happening across Tasmania:

Council slashes $600,000 from its budget

First slabs poured at Noble Life New Norfolk

Bushy Park Show experiences largest attendance in years

Massive three metre Bronze Whaler shark landed at Bridport

Stewart Rice and Mathew Burns achieve cricket milestones

Fishing - Make sure to respect other anglers

Double ton for Molesworth player John "Chook" Fowle

Miu Tanaka first female to swim from New Norfolk to Bruny

New Norfolk Distillery's Tarrant Derksen earns Master Rummelier title

Gasson Memorial a trout season highlight

Boyer mill sold to David Marriner for $27 million

Thousands to converge on Maydena for Red Bull "Hardline"

Plans for old Bridgewater Bridge revealed

Chasing kings of the deep

One man's garden

Police fine man over train grafitti attacks

The one that didn’t get away

Independent audit likely to give Council a clean bill of financial health

Prepare for an exciting Australia Day weekend

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