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.

Police beef up presence in New Norfolk

08/08/2024

Tasmania Police has announced they will be beefing up their presence in New Norfolk.

Training future Lions leaders

06/08/2024

THE Tasmanian Online Lions Club and all Lions Clubs across Australia have wonderful opportunities each year to participate in Lions Leadership Training.

Anglers brave the elements in pursuit of Tassie trout

05/08/2024

READ how some of the state’s keenest trout anglers went at the start of the 2024-25 Tasmanian brown trout fishing season last weekend.

Gretna Cricket Club sets up for season 2024/25

03/08/2024

ON Friday July 12, the Gretna Cricket Club held its 2024/25 AGM at the Gretna War Memorial Oval.

Banging start to new brown trout season

30/07/2024

THE time has finally arrived with the opening of the 2024-25 Tasmanian brown trout fishing season first thing Saturday morning

New Norfolk’s Kensington Park sold for housing development

29/07/2024

THE Derwent Valley Council-owned Kensington Park Raceway has been sold for $2.5 million for a new homes development by investor-developer TSF Investments.

New Norfolk Mills development under administration

26/07/2024

EXCLUSIVE - The company building The Mills, the 118-hectare master-planned community of 700 new homes on New Norfolk’s eastern edge, has gone into administration.

Two more fires at New Norfolk

24/07/2024

Police are investigating two suspicious fires in the New Norfolk area yesterday.

Leading choir director sings praises of New Norfolk pop-up group

24/07/2024

NEW Norfolk’s growing status as a go-to venue for art, performance and leading-edge MONA offshoots gained praise and another substantial review this week.

Award for stellar effort by inaugural Online Lions Club president Julie Triffitt

23/07/2024

On Saturday July 20, Immediate Past President of the Tasmanian Online Lions Club, Julie Triffett, was presented with an award by outgoing District Governor, Rob Batchelor, for her stellar role as the inaugural President of the cIub.

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

Police beef up presence in New Norfolk

Training future Lions leaders

Anglers brave the elements in pursuit of Tassie trout

Gretna Cricket Club sets up for season 2024/25

Banging start to new brown trout season

New Norfolk’s Kensington Park sold for housing development

New Norfolk Mills development under administration

Two more fires at New Norfolk

Leading choir director sings praises of New Norfolk pop-up group

Award for stellar effort by inaugural Online Lions Club president Julie Triffitt

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