The iconic "Les Hepper" grandstand at Boyer Oval in New Norfolk, built in the late 1950s, is receiving a makeover.

Striped Marlin fever has hit Tasmania after some great catches last week, and a potential National and State record Broadbill Swordfish was also landed last Saturday.

A large crack in a support pier and plinth was found in the new Bridgewater Bridge in the weeks before its official opening back in June 2025.

The closure of sand flathead fishing in Tasmania's South East zone has sparked significant debate this week, with the no-take or on-water possession rule coming into effect from March 1 2026.

It's been confirmed that Huon Aquaculture used the antibiotic oxytetracycline for 20 days during January to combat a disease outbreak at its freshwater hatchery on the Derwent River 20 km above New Norfolk.

Police have located the body of a male swimmer who was missing in the Derwent River at New Norfolk.

The Derwent Valley Railway (DVR) has formally announced its strong opposition to the Derwent Valley Council’s proposal to remove the historic rail line between New Norfolk and National Park to construct a shared use "Rail Trail" or cycle/footpath/horse trail/powered bike track.

Game fishing in Tasmania during late Summer and Autumn is always a highlight, and with prime time fast approaching, anglers are excited.

Open water swimmers will be testing themselves over the next few weeks in the Derwent River.

The final line-up of riders competing in the Red Bull Hardline Tasmania mountain bike race at Maydena on February 7 and 8 has been unveiled.