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 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

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.

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.

Boyer Oval redevelopment Closer to completion

19/02/2026

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

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 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

New Norfolk Distillery's Tarrant Derksen earns Master Rummelier title

Double ton for Molesworth player John "Chook" Fowle

Miu Tanaka first female to swim from New Norfolk to Bruny

Boyer Oval redevelopment Closer to completion

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