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.

Council invites independent review of its operations

28/09/2024

Derwent Valley Council’s recent activities and decisions will be the subject of an independent investigation under the direction of the State Government’s Office of Local Government.

RIP Peter Binny

27/09/2024

Valley resident Peter Binny has passed away

Big weekend for footy ... and for fishing

23/09/2024

AFL Grand Final weekend is coming up – for most footy fans ithe highlight of the year and for those that aren't into footy it's usually a good time to go fishing.

Long interview for job in Lyons

23/09/2024

MIke Kerr chats to Susie Bower, the Liberal candidate for Lyons at the upcoming Federal Election.

How the floods were fought

21/09/2024

Mike Kerr with the inside story on the front-line response to the recent floods.

Highlands anglers keen but feeling the chill

17/09/2024

ONE would think it's still winter and not spring after the state copped another dusting of snow over the weekend.

Picture: Kingborough Anglers Association's Arthur Whittock with his junior longest trout and winning fish in last weekend's STLAA Interclub Challenge held on the Huon River.

Top-level industry leaders' meeting held under the radar

13/09/2024

NEW Norfolk hosted a large section of the leaders of Tasmanian industry this week.

Back to angling business as flood waters reside

09/09/2024

AFTER a tense time water levels have subsided and we can all breathe a sigh of relief after one of the wildest ends to winter we've seen for a long time.

A fat well-conditioned trout from the Derwent

Mayor accuses Farrell of bullying, "gross abuse of power"

09/09/2024

Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis has sensationally accused Derwent MLC and Legislative Council President Craig Farrell of bullying and a "gross abuse of power."

Major landslip likely to close Lyell Highway north of New Norfolk

05/09/2024

Glenora Road is expected to become the primary route north of New Norfolk following a major landslip on the Lyell Highway. See the full photo gallery as the flood-waters recede.

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

Council invites independent review of its operations

RIP Peter Binny

Big weekend for footy ... and for fishing

Long interview for job in Lyons

How the floods were fought

Highlands anglers keen but feeling the chill

Top-level industry leaders' meeting held under the radar

Back to angling business as flood waters reside

Mayor accuses Farrell of bullying, "gross abuse of power"

Major landslip likely to close Lyell Highway north of New Norfolk

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