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 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Farm Features Derwent Valley Gazette One man's garden 02/02/2025 Mike Kerr checks out the fruits of summer at Nigel Rayner's orchard off Back River Road 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 3
Derwent Valley Gazette 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: 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Dutton promises $15k to improve safety at Tynwald Park 20/01/2025 Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has committed funds from the Safer Communities Fund (SCF) towards improving security at New Norfolk’s Tynwald Park. 0
