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 Incat's Boyer expansion dead 27/02/2025 A proposal by Tasmanian company Incat to build electric passenger ferries at Boyer in the Derwent Valley has been halted by a changing environment, both locally and in the world market where it wants to sell its product. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Maternity services deal struck with Calvary 26/02/2025 A multi-million-dollar investment by the Federal Government to upgrade Calvary’s equipment aims to avert a maternity services crisis in Hobart. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Too old to die young 24/02/2025 Visitors to Tasmania, and about 3.5 million arrive each year now, come in many different ways: on the ferry or aircraft, with their cars or intent on hiring them here, via motorcycles and on board boats large and small. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Tassie Bound for loads of fun 24/02/2025 It’s been a good season for Tassie Bound Adventure Tours, the Derwent Valley’s top tourist attraction, along with the multiple platypus that play a central role in its visitor appeal. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Tasmanian takes out national dairy innovation award 18/02/2025 A Tasmanian has been named the winner of the 2025 Australian Dairy Conference Innovator Award. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette Warmer water brings sharks south 17/02/2025 A COLD change hit the state on Saturday, which was welcomed after a few days of intense heat. Moderate temperatures have been a relief, but it looks set to warm back up by the weekend. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Wet and cool weather fails to dampen spirts at 150th Bushy Park Show 16/02/2025 Bushy Park’s 150th Show proved a great attraction this weekend, despite cool weather and a wet start to the day. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette State Lyons recount to be held on Monday 3rd March 14/02/2025 A recount for the state seat of Lyons vacated by Rebecca White will be held on Monday, 3rd March. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Tasmanian named rider of the week at Red Bull Hardline despite setback 11/02/2025 Tasmanian Dan Booker voted "rider of the week” at this year’s Red Bull Hardline event despite a puncture and finishing 22nd. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
