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.

John Van Eyk wins Gazette's annual award

09/12/2024

At this year's New Norfolk High School presentation evening, year 9 student John Van Eyk was awarded the Gazette's annual prize for achievement in English.

The battle for Lyons shapes up

02/12/2024

As Australia prepares for its 2025 election, due within six months from now, Tasmanians in the state’s largest electorate of Lyons are readying a first-rate roster of candidates.

Tassie waters roll out the barrels

27/11/2024

THE amazing run of Southern Bluefin Tuna moving through waters off the Tasman Peninsula continues with some even bigger fish landed last week.

Tasman Peninsula Tassie’s ‘Tuna Capital'

18/11/2024

THE Tasman Peninsula is the place to be fishing at the moment with a huge run of big barrel southern bluefin tuna passing through over the last few weeks.

Council rebuffs offer to take ownership of Bridgewater Causeway

11/11/2024

The Derwent Valley Council has rebuffed an offer from the State Government to take ownership of the Bridgewater Causeway.

Cast a line for mental health

10/11/2024

FOR a number of years the team at Tasmanian Devil Lures and Spot On The Fishing Connection have supported Movember and those at "Tackling Mens Health" by selling limited edition devil lures during November with all proceeds going to charity.

AI on the lookout for fires this summer

09/11/2024

Highy sophisticated AI devices have been installed by SFM and STT to keep a electronic eye out for bushfires this summer.

Planning for the future of kunanyi/Mount Wellington

06/11/2024

The park needs to be set up to meet the expectations of visitors while protecting what makes it special. Now is the right time to review the current arrangements and make sure the park is set up to meet future demands and community expectations.

Upgraded Woolies opens in New Norfolk

02/11/2024

An upgraded Woolworths opened with a splash in New Norfolk this week, bringing significant changes to its deli, fresh fruit and vegetable counters, as well as seafood offerings.

Time for anglers to test their luck

01/11/2024

It's a good time to be out fishing after the weather finally seems to have settled somewhat allowing opportunity to test our luck in both fresh and saltwater.

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

John Van Eyk wins Gazette's annual award

The battle for Lyons shapes up

Tassie waters roll out the barrels

Tasman Peninsula Tassie’s ‘Tuna Capital'

Council rebuffs offer to take ownership of Bridgewater Causeway

Cast a line for mental health

AI on the lookout for fires this summer

Planning for the future of kunanyi/Mount Wellington

Upgraded Woolies opens in New Norfolk

Time for anglers to test their luck

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