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.

It's happening - Noble Life comes to life

18/03/2025

Construction of a new 186-home community in the Derwent Valley – dubbed Noble Life - New Norfolk Resort, and originally proposed as part of The Mills development has begun.

Classic gamefish catches

18/03/2025

THE St Helens Gamefishing Club held its popular Gamefishing Classic over the March long weekend, and the fishing was fantastic. Numerous triple hook-ups on Striped Marlin were reported by many boats, and the weather held up, allowing all the crews to enjoy two full days of competition fishing.

Local whisky distiller launches into mainland markets

18/03/2025

Dromedary’s whisky distillery is to expand into markets in Victoria and New South Wales, following the success of its latest product launch -- two single malts specially matured in a Botrytis cask and a Tawny cask.

JackJumpers make presence felt in the Valley

15/03/2025

New Norfolk has had a distinct shade of green in recent weeks with the Tasmania JackJumpers having a strong presence in the Derwent Valley through their community programs.

New Norfolk man charged with wounding

14/03/2025

An isolated incident in New Norfolk early yesterday morning, resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old man during a planned search at New Norfolk last night.

Adam Rice and the art of trout fishing

13/03/2025

Mike Kerr chats to our fishing correspondent Adam Rice on the art of trout fishing

Anglers cast for competition wins

10/03/2025

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association held their seventh trout fishing competition of the 2024-25 season last weekend at Lake Crescent and Lake Sorell.

Libs promise $1m to upgrade War Memorial Hall

10/03/2025

A new life has been proposed for New Norfolk’s War Memorial Hall as an election promise from an elected Coalition Government.

Derwent Valley SES scores new heavy rescue vehicle

09/03/2025

Derwent Valley’s SES this weekend took on a fresh addition to its fleet, a $150,000 Isuzu heavy rescue vehicle.

Casey Farrell new Lyons State Labor MP

04/03/2025

Casey Farrell is the new State Labor MP for Lyons.

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

It's happening - Noble Life comes to life

Classic gamefish catches

Local whisky distiller launches into mainland markets

JackJumpers make presence felt in the Valley

New Norfolk man charged with wounding

Adam Rice and the art of trout fishing

Anglers cast for competition wins

Libs promise $1m to upgrade War Memorial Hall

Derwent Valley SES scores new heavy rescue vehicle

Casey Farrell new Lyons State Labor MP

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