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 Hundreds converge at New Norfolk for rowing meets 09/12/2025 The New Norfolk Rowing Club played host to the Southern Schools Junior Quad Rowing Regatta on Saturday on the Derwent River, with almost 400 students competing. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Mayor slams Esplanade hoons 07/12/2025 New Norfolk residents are angry after yet another hooning incident on the local Esplanade. 1
East Coast View Homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn across the state 05/12/2025 Bushfires have destroyed properties at Dolphin Sands on the East Coast as blazes continue to burn across southern Tasmania. 0
Sorell Times Multiple bushfires burning across the south of Tasmania 04/12/2025 The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has issued multiple warnings as bushfires burn across the south of the state. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette Derwent Valley Council to do a slew of roadworks and maintenance during the summer 04/12/2025 The Derwent Valley Council has begun works to upgrade footpaths and roads, along with vegetation control, that will continue into the new year. 1
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Mobile phone service disruptions due to upgrades 04/12/2025 Telstra is upgrading its mobile base stations serving Miena, Liawenee, Steppes, Reynolds Neck and Brandum. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Big bluefin tunas coming out to play 03/12/2025 There's been some great fishing for big Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) from Bass Strait in the North lately. But the tuna capital of Tasmania, Eaglehawk Neck, has struck back after the biggest SBT caught in our waters was landed there last weekend. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Bridgewater boat ramp and New Norfolk jetty open for use 29/11/2025 The new Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty, along with the recently added pontoon at Millbrook Rise boat ramp at New Norfolk, are now both open. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Councillor's attempted no-confidence motion in Derwent Valley Mayor fails 28/11/2025 Derwent Valley Councillor Wayne Shoobridge has failed in his attempt to put a motion forward seeking a vote of "no confidence" in Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis during the council’s November meeting. 0
Latest News Tasmanian Country Tuna record for Katie 26/11/2025 Club Southern Bluefin Tuna record beaten by nearly 9kg 0
