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.

Structure fire at New Norfolk

01/11/2024

Crews from New Norfolk, Bridgewater, Magra and Lachlan are on scene at a structure fire in The Avenue, New Norfolk.

Thylacine de-extinction reaches 99.9 per cent genome accuracy

31/10/2024

WORK continues to move in leaps and bounds towards the reintroduction of the Tasmanian Tiger back into its natural environment.

Independent review of Derwent Valley Council underway

29/10/2024

Decisions made by Derwent Valley Council over the past 22 months – the term of the current roster of elected officials – are being reviewed at the direction of the Office of Local Government (OLG).

Nation celebrates the gentle art of angling

17/10/2024

LAST Sunday the nation celebrated "Gone Fishing Day" which is an initiative to encourage more people to get out and enjoy the great experience that fishing provides.

Hunter Raspin holding his winning 1.3 kg rainbow trout

Grants available for local flood recovery

16/10/2024

More than $10 million in federal and state funds is now available to small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations hit by last month’s flooding in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands.

The Grand Savio College Reunion

16/10/2024

A series of events this week mark an important reunion of those who were attended the famed Savio College in Glenorchy.

Tough conditions for trout comp

10/10/2024

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association held their fourth trout fishing competition of the 2024-25 season on the Derwent River last weekend.

Chase for whitebait is on

06/10/2024

AFTER a lot of rain and water flowing through most rivers conditions haven't been ideal but saying that in recent weeks water clarity has improved which could see some whitebait running if the weather holds up.

Back from the dead: 186 home gated community set to go ahead

06/10/2024

EXCLUSIVE: A revised plan for the 186-home gated community in New Norfolk, initially part of the larger master-planned community known as The Mills, is set to move forward.

Upgraded Woolies to open next month

30/09/2024

A fast-moving effort to boost the highly popular Direct to Boot services to New Norfolk’s Woolworths supermarket is on track to open at the end of next month.

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

Structure fire at New Norfolk

Thylacine de-extinction reaches 99.9 per cent genome accuracy

Independent review of Derwent Valley Council underway

Nation celebrates the gentle art of angling

Grants available for local flood recovery

The Grand Savio College Reunion

Tough conditions for trout comp

Chase for whitebait is on

Back from the dead: 186 home gated community set to go ahead

Upgraded Woolies to open next month

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