Derwent Valley Gazette | Tasmanian Country Newspaper

Millbrook Rise fire. Picture - Kane Inches

Fire destroys parts of historic Millbrook Rise Mental Health facility

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

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.

Derwent Valley Railway

MAST to consider Derwent River restriction zone and speed limit changes

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.

MAST meeting

Fishing - Whitebait and rainbow trout seasons starting

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

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

Dangerous weather limited fishing opportunities last weekend and the threat of bushfires is already a concern this early in spring.

Kirstie Chalmers

Roger River Dolomite

New Norfolk Fire Station

Early start to the bushfire season predicted for the Derwent Valley

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

The Excella and The Spirit of Hobart cruise to New Norfolk

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

Ballot Papers must be filled out and returned by October 27 with votes to start to be counted on October 28.

Ballot box

Anglers should forget the chill, we need some Tassie Highlands snow.

Angling guru Adam Rice keeps anglers in the loop as the winter chills bite more than the fish…

Photo of a recently caught trout