Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Potential record-breaking catch landed by 15-year-old 16/02/2026 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Cracks found in Bridgewater Bridge before official opening 12/02/2026 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. 0
Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Hundreds take part in angling competition 11/02/2026 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Huon Aquaculture uses antibiotic at hatchery 10/02/2026 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Body of swimmer located in river at New Norfolk 10/02/2026 Police have located the body of a male swimmer who was missing in the Derwent River at New Norfolk. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Derwent Valley Railway slams Rail Trail proposal 04/02/2026 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. 2
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Fishing - Prime time for game fishing approaching 04/02/2026 Game fishing in Tasmania during late Summer and Autumn is always a highlight, and with prime time fast approaching, anglers are excited. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Top open water swimmers take on the Derwent River 02/02/2026 Open water swimmers will be testing themselves over the next few weeks in the Derwent River. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Red Bull Hardline Tasmania riders revealed 29/01/2026 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. 0
Latest News Derwent Valley Gazette Peppermint Hill Landfill Site closed after break-in 28/01/2026 The Peppermint Hill Landfill Site at New Norfolk was forced to close early this morning after a break-in. 0
