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 - Checking twice leads to angler snagging trout of his life 29/10/2025 It's been a long time coming, but finally, the first tagged trout worth $5000 has been caught for the 2025/26 season by lucky angler Leo Oakley. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Council on the hunt for new CEO 28/10/2025 The Derwent Valley Council is seeking expressions of interest for the role of CEO. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Federal cash flows for Boyer 24/10/2025 Boyer received a boost today with the news that 24 million dollars worth of Federal funding has been granted to help pave the way to cleaner and greener future for the mills paper production. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Councillors vote to save Bushy Park Pool 24/10/2025 The Derwent Valley Council voted unanimously at its latest monthly meeting to support the future of the Bushy Park War Memorial Pool. 1
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Railway training program aiming to get kids on track in the trades 22/10/2025 The Derwent Valley Railway Preservation Society (DVRPS), Southcentral Workforce Network and TasTAFE have come together to develop the Derwent Valley Railway Skills Pathway Program. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Big week for all anglers young and old 22/10/2025 The New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association hosted the AAT Statewide Junior Angling Day, or "Gone Fishing Day", last Sunday at its junior pond at Bushy Park. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Wild weather slows down fishing missions 17/10/2025 Dangerous weather limited anglers last weekend, and Hydro Tasmania issued hazardous condition warnings due to the volume of water running through dams and waterways. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Flood-damaged highway section takes another hit of water 16/10/2025 Heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the River Derwent have caused further damage to the landslide-affected area under repair on the Lyell Highway at Plenty Corners between Hayes and Rosegarland. 1
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Boyer and Aurora strike energy deal 12/10/2025 A last-minute deal has been struck between Boyer Paper Mill and Aurora Energy over energy credit requirements. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Bushy Park pool meeting hears Council hopeful of securing State Government funds 11/10/2025 Over 40 people attended an important meeting at the Glenora District School today about the future of the much loved Bushy Park Pool. 0
