Derwent Valley Gazette

Council slashes $600,000 from its budget

05/03/2026

The Derwent Valley Council has slashed $600,000 from its budget, with the monthly financial report noting the council had operated at a deficit over a number of financial years which has put strain on future plans, projects , employee and contractor payments and operational costs.

First slabs poured at Noble Life New Norfolk

04/03/2026

The first concrete slabs have been poured at Noble Life's over-50s lifestyle resort in New Norfolk.

Michael Gravenall and Chris Stephens (Wilson Homes) with Roger Noble

Bushy Park Show experiences largest attendance in years

02/03/2026

More than 8000 people flocked to the Bushy Park Show, with the event experiencing its largest attendance in years.

Massive three metre Bronze Whaler shark landed at Bridport

01/03/2026

A massive three metre Bronze Whaler Shark was landed at Bridport last week, potentially the first such catch recorded in Tasmania.

Sammy Tilyard with a massive three metre Bronze Whaler shark he caught and released at Bridport

Stewart Rice and Mathew Burns achieve cricket milestones

25/02/2026

Two Derwent Valley cricketers achieved major milestones during the week for their respective clubs.

Fishing - Make sure to respect other anglers

25/02/2026

I've written about fishing etiquette in the past, but it still seems to dominate conversation within angling circles.

Peter Simmons with two great Snapper he caught recently at Tomahawk in NE Tasmania

Double ton for Molesworth player John "Chook" Fowle

23/02/2026

Molesworth Cricket Club’s John (Chook) Fowle has written himself into the record books after smashing a double century in the Division 5 fifty-over game held at Gretna on Sunday.

Miu Tanaka first female to swim from New Norfolk to Bruny

21/02/2026

Taking part in the Derwent River Big Swim series Miu Tanaka officially became the first female to swim from the New Norfolk Bridge to Jetty Beach at Bruny Island - a distance of 58km which was completed in 17 hours, 8 minutes and 1 second.

New Norfolk Distillery's Tarrant Derksen earns Master Rummelier title

24/02/2026

New Norfolk Distillery’s Tarrant Derksen has officially earned the title of Master Rummelier, becoming the first person in Tasmania and the second in Australia to gain the certification.

Fishing - Time for a reel good summer

10/12/2025

After what was a fairly dismal, wet and cold spring, summer temperatures are finally starting to rise - and along with that - so are the trout.

John Burke with a great male brown trout caught from the Henty River

Hundreds converge at New Norfolk for rowing meets

09/12/2025

The New Norfolk Rowing Club played host to the Southern Schools Junior Quad Rowing Regatta on Saturday on the Derwent River, with almost 400 students competing.

Mayor slams Esplanade hoons

07/12/2025

New Norfolk residents are angry after yet another hooning incident on the local Esplanade.

Homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn across the state

05/12/2025

Bushfires have destroyed properties at Dolphin Sands on the East Coast as blazes continue to burn across southern Tasmania.

Rhian Shephard's shack at Dolphin Sands was destroyed in a bushfire

Multiple bushfires burning across the south of Tasmania

04/12/2025

The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has issued multiple warnings as bushfires burn across the south of the state.

Derwent Valley Council to do a slew of roadworks and maintenance during the summer

04/12/2025

The Derwent Valley Council has begun works to upgrade footpaths and roads, along with vegetation control, that will continue into the new year.

A Derwent Valley Council vehicle doing work around the municipality..

Mobile phone service disruptions due to upgrades

04/12/2025

Telstra is upgrading its mobile base stations serving Miena, Liawenee, Steppes, Reynolds Neck and Brandum.

Fishing - Big bluefin tunas coming out to play

03/12/2025

There's been some great fishing for big Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) from Bass Strait in the North lately. But the tuna capital of Tasmania, Eaglehawk Neck, has struck back after the biggest SBT caught in our waters was landed there last weekend.

Archie & 4 yr Vinnie Cashion with Ajay Cox, far left, after catching an 111kg bluefin tuna

Bridgewater boat ramp and New Norfolk jetty open for use

29/11/2025

The new Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty, along with the recently added pontoon at Millbrook Rise boat ramp at New Norfolk, are now both open.

Councillor's attempted no-confidence motion in Derwent Valley Mayor fails

28/11/2025

Derwent Valley Councillor Wayne Shoobridge has failed in his attempt to put a motion forward seeking a vote of "no confidence" in Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis during the council’s November meeting.

Council slashes $600,000 from its budget

First slabs poured at Noble Life New Norfolk

Bushy Park Show experiences largest attendance in years

Massive three metre Bronze Whaler shark landed at Bridport

Stewart Rice and Mathew Burns achieve cricket milestones

Fishing - Make sure to respect other anglers

Double ton for Molesworth player John "Chook" Fowle

Miu Tanaka first female to swim from New Norfolk to Bruny

New Norfolk Distillery's Tarrant Derksen earns Master Rummelier title

Fishing - Time for a reel good summer

Hundreds converge at New Norfolk for rowing meets

Mayor slams Esplanade hoons

Homes destroyed as bushfires continue to burn across the state

Multiple bushfires burning across the south of Tasmania

Derwent Valley Council to do a slew of roadworks and maintenance during the summer

Mobile phone service disruptions due to upgrades

Fishing - Big bluefin tunas coming out to play

Bridgewater boat ramp and New Norfolk jetty open for use

Councillor's attempted no-confidence motion in Derwent Valley Mayor fails

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