Derwent Valley Gazette

Big fish keep coming

06/04/2026

The 2026 Tasmanian Broadbill Swordfish Championships concluded on Saturday after a week of competitive fishing.

250 kids take part in annual Easter Egg Hunt

06/04/2026

Easter celebrations in the Derwent Valley kicked off at Arthur's Square in High Street New Norfolk early on Saturday morning, with the biggest turn out on record seeing over 250 "egg‑cited" kids for the annual children's Easter egg hunt.

Central Highlands residents unhappy with Telstra upgrades

05/04/2026

Central Highlands residents and visitors say they are still waiting for adequate mobile phone service despite a Telstra upgrade to 4G in early February.

Willow Court hosting Open The Door exhibition

01/04/2026

The ladies' cottage in Willow Court, New Norfolk, is currently hosting an art exhibition called "OPEN THE DOOR".

Unlock benefits of sleep

01/04/2026

SLEEP is often one of the first things sacrificed to meet deadlines, finish projects, or binge-watch the latest TV series.

Fishing - Shanae Dance potentially breaks world record

01/04/2026

The Southern Gamefish Club held its East Coast Classic competition off Southport over the weekend of the 21st - 22nd of March.

Shanae Dance with the 55.3 kg Southern Bluefin Tuna and pending 37 kg tackle GFAA State & Australian record in the Junior Female category.

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Potential sale of Frascati House

28/03/2026

The Derwent Valley Council has announced it's in discussions with a potential buyer for the historic and heritage listed Frascati House in Willow Court at New Norfolk.

Jessica Cosgrove resigns as Derwent Valley Councillor

25/03/2026

Jessica Cosgrove formally announced her resignation from the Derwent Valley Council on Monday night.

Tasmanian Autumn Festival about to kick off

29/03/2026

The 2026 Tasmanian Autumn Festival looks set to be bigger and better than ever.

Robbie Gilligan (Derwent Distillery), Alex Heroys (Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Central Highlands Mayor Lou Triffitt and Cally Lyons from Rathmore

Fire at Kensington Park Racecourse

20/07/2024

There was a fire at Kensington Park Racecourse last night.

Nice weather for ducks

19/07/2024

THIS week, we checked in with some feathered residents at Tynwald Park to see how they’re enjoying the wet stuff coming down the Lachlan River and into the Derwent.

Cornish pastie a handy handful of warming flavour

16/07/2024

WITH the weather getting cooler, its nice to make a warming pie or a Cornish pastie which can be served hot for dinner with relish or even cold for lunch.

Much needed rain throughout Tassie sets scene for opening of brown trout season

15/07/2024

SOME much-needed rain has hit Tasmania which means catchments could be on floodwatch when this reports goes out.

New Norfolk businesses air concerns about increasing levels of crime, vandalism and assaults in the Derwent Valley

14/07/2024

SAFETY concerns of residents, retailers and local councillors got a thorough airing at a meeting this week with Tasmania Police about episodes of abuse and assault in New Norfolk.

In a time of change some things don't really change at all

14/07/2024

THE job of delivering the weekly Derwent Valley gazette has been in the Jackson family for nearly 10 years, going back to when Riley Jackson and his brother Sam had the gig.

Local Lions step up to better serve Derwent Valley community

14/07/2024

TWO members of the Tasmanian Online Lions Club have accepted positions in the Lions Tasmania District.

Marg Cranny and Julie Triffitt Online Lions

Derwent Valley well represented in U15s All-Schools national football comp

11/07/2024

Derwent Valley players have contributed heavily to the makeup of the Tasmanian Under 15 boys team which will contest the All-Schools Football Championships on the Gold Coast later this month.

William Free of New Norfolk (NNJFC), Aydan Bailey of New Norfolk (NNJFC), Jonty Daft of Brighton (BJFC) and Thomas Bearman of Brighton (BJFC) are among the Derwent Valley players in the Under 15 Tasmanian team contesting the All-Schools Football Championships on the Gold Coast on July 27.

The Bridgewater Jerry makes its annual return to herald winter chill

09/07/2024

THIS time of year brings on that peculiar phenomenon we know as a Bridgewater Jerry, the fog that emerges from the Central Highlands and can stretch to the Eastern Shore and the mouth of the Derwent.

Bridgewater Jerry envelopes the new bridge

Anglers gather for annual awards

08/07/2024

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association held their annual dinner and trophy presentation night for the 2023-24 season at the New Norfolk RSL Club last Friday.

Big fish keep coming

250 kids take part in annual Easter Egg Hunt

Central Highlands residents unhappy with Telstra upgrades

Willow Court hosting Open The Door exhibition

Unlock benefits of sleep

Fishing - Shanae Dance potentially breaks world record

Potential sale of Frascati House

Jessica Cosgrove resigns as Derwent Valley Councillor

Tasmanian Autumn Festival about to kick off

Fire at Kensington Park Racecourse

Nice weather for ducks

Cornish pastie a handy handful of warming flavour

Much needed rain throughout Tassie sets scene for opening of brown trout season

New Norfolk businesses air concerns about increasing levels of crime, vandalism and assaults in the Derwent Valley

In a time of change some things don't really change at all

Local Lions step up to better serve Derwent Valley community

Derwent Valley well represented in U15s All-Schools national football comp

The Bridgewater Jerry makes its annual return to herald winter chill

Anglers gather for annual awards

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