Derwent Valley Gazette

Millbrook Rise fire. Picture - Kane Inches

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adam Williams with a trout caught recently in the Derwent River.

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.

The Sequoia Pine Tree outside the New Norfolk Swimming Pool

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.

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.

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.

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.

Regatta return to mark first unimpeded River Derwent access in 80 years

09/10/2025

The New Norfolk Regatta is scheduled to return in February 2027, coinciding with the demolition of the old Bridgewater Bridge, which is expected to be completed by October 2026.

The steamers lined up at the jetty for the 1910 New Norfolk Regatta

Fishing - Anglers still unable to get their rods out

08/10/2025

A decent weather window allowed trout anglers the chance to get out fishing up until Sunday morning - but you guessed it, more wind and rain is on the way.

Justin Stevens with a solid male brown trout he caught spinning off the jetty at Lake Leake last weekend.

EXCLUSIVE - Ben Shaw elected to Sorell Council following countback

06/10/2025

Former Derwent Valley mayor Ben Shaw has been elected to the Sorell Council after a countback.

Newly elected Sorell councillor Ben Shaw

Beloved Bush Inn celebrates 200 years

02/10/2025

Australia's oldest continuously licensed hotel, The Bush Inn, will celebrate its 200th anniversary this weekend.

Fishing - Disappointing Derwent dampens trout season

01/10/2025

With August and September now behind us, some sea run trout fishing opportunities have also passed. But with luck, some of the best are still yet to come.

A 5.6kg brown trout caught by David Menzies from the Tyenna River back in August.

Highlands homestead destroyed by fire

29/09/2025

The Triffett family have lost everything in a house fire on Half Moon Marsh farm near Bronte Park.

Rude awakening for Derwent Valley residents

25/09/2025

Derwent Valley residents were woken this morning by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake at 6.38 am in the State's Southwest, with the epicentre at Strathgordon at a depth of 14.1 km.

Adam Rice joins Derwent Valley Gazette team

24/09/2025

Adam Rice is switching out his fishing rod for the pen as he joins the Derwent Valley Gazette team.

Council to consider public pool's future

23/09/2025

The Bushy Park pool could remain closed during the summer.

Mayor calls hoons d***heads

19/09/2025

Michelle Dracoulis has lashed out at “dickhead” hoons and warned them she will lobby Tasmania Police to crush the vehicles of offenders if it continues.

Fire destroys parts of historic Millbrook Rise Mental Health facility

Derwent Valley Railway hopeful after Chigwell to granton rail lease extention

MAST to consider Derwent River restriction zone and speed limit changes

Fishing - Whitebait and rainbow trout seasons starting

Council weighing up removing Sequoia Pine Tree outside the New Norfolk Swimming Pool

Fishing - Optimism despite disappointing sea-run trout season

Early start to the bushfire season predicted for the Derwent Valley

The Excella and The Spirit of Hobart cruise to New Norfolk

Derwent Valley and Central Highlands Council election candidates revealed

Regatta return to mark first unimpeded River Derwent access in 80 years

Fishing - Anglers still unable to get their rods out

EXCLUSIVE - Ben Shaw elected to Sorell Council following countback

Beloved Bush Inn celebrates 200 years

Fishing - Disappointing Derwent dampens trout season

Highlands homestead destroyed by fire

Rude awakening for Derwent Valley residents

Adam Rice joins Derwent Valley Gazette team

Council to consider public pool's future

Mayor calls hoons d***heads

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