Derwent Valley Gazette

A typical catch of big brown trout from Great Lake in the early 1900s.

Legends of Lake Pedder

16/04/2025

If you're a trout fishing enthusiast, you’re likely familiar with the legendary stories of trophy-sized trout caught at Lake Pedder in its early days.

Albo promises $24 million to Boyer Paper Mill

15/04/2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised up to $24 million to the Boyer Paper Mill.

Autumn Festival off to flying start

06/04/2025

The Tasmanian Autumn Festival is off to a flying start, with more than 40 events scheduled in the month of April.

Michael Smith, Nicky Rouleston and Tarrant Derksen

$5000 trout caught on the way home

02/04/2025

Another tagged trout triumph and more fishing news with Adam Rice.

Marion "Rusty" Mark has won $5000 for catching a tagged trout.

Bridgewater Bridge a finalist in national awards

26/03/2025

The new Bridgewater Bridge has been named a finalist for the 2025 Construction Achievement Award.

DV Council backs Autumn Festival

21/03/2025

Derwent Valley Council this week approved an unexpected $3000 grant towards this years’ Tasmanian Autumn Festival, which runs through the month of April.

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.

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.

Nice weather for ducks

19/07/2024

THIS week, we checked in with some feathered residents at Tynwald Park to see how they’re enjoying the wet stuff coming down the Lachlan River and into the Derwent.

Cornish pastie a handy handful of warming flavour

16/07/2024

WITH the weather getting cooler, its nice to make a warming pie or a Cornish pastie which can be served hot for dinner with relish or even cold for lunch.

Much needed rain throughout Tassie sets scene for opening of brown trout season

15/07/2024

SOME much-needed rain has hit Tasmania which means catchments could be on floodwatch when this reports goes out.

New Norfolk businesses air concerns about increasing levels of crime, vandalism and assaults in the Derwent Valley

14/07/2024

SAFETY concerns of residents, retailers and local councillors got a thorough airing at a meeting this week with Tasmania Police about episodes of abuse and assault in New Norfolk.

In a time of change some things don't really change at all

14/07/2024

THE job of delivering the weekly Derwent Valley gazette has been in the Jackson family for nearly 10 years, going back to when Riley Jackson and his brother Sam had the gig.

Local Lions step up to better serve Derwent Valley community

14/07/2024

TWO members of the Tasmanian Online Lions Club have accepted positions in the Lions Tasmania District.

Marg Cranny and Julie Triffitt Online Lions

Derwent Valley well represented in U15s All-Schools national football comp

11/07/2024

Derwent Valley players have contributed heavily to the makeup of the Tasmanian Under 15 boys team which will contest the All-Schools Football Championships on the Gold Coast later this month.

William Free of New Norfolk (NNJFC), Aydan Bailey of New Norfolk (NNJFC), Jonty Daft of Brighton (BJFC) and Thomas Bearman of Brighton (BJFC) are among the Derwent Valley players in the Under 15 Tasmanian team contesting the All-Schools Football Championships on the Gold Coast on July 27.

The Bridgewater Jerry makes its annual return to herald winter chill

09/07/2024

THIS time of year brings on that peculiar phenomenon we know as a Bridgewater Jerry, the fog that emerges from the Central Highlands and can stretch to the Eastern Shore and the mouth of the Derwent.

Bridgewater Jerry envelopes the new bridge

Anglers gather for annual awards

08/07/2024

THE New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association held their annual dinner and trophy presentation night for the 2023-24 season at the New Norfolk RSL Club last Friday.

Winners and losers on Derwent Valley rates roundabout

07/07/2024

Over forty per cent of Derwent Valley properties will be hit with a rates increase of 12 per cent or more this year.

Legends of Lake Pedder

Albo promises $24 million to Boyer Paper Mill

Autumn Festival off to flying start

$5000 trout caught on the way home

Bridgewater Bridge a finalist in national awards

DV Council backs Autumn Festival

Classic gamefish catches

Local whisky distiller launches into mainland markets

It's happening - Noble Life comes to life

Nice weather for ducks

Cornish pastie a handy handful of warming flavour

Much needed rain throughout Tassie sets scene for opening of brown trout season

New Norfolk businesses air concerns about increasing levels of crime, vandalism and assaults in the Derwent Valley

In a time of change some things don't really change at all

Local Lions step up to better serve Derwent Valley community

Derwent Valley well represented in U15s All-Schools national football comp

The Bridgewater Jerry makes its annual return to herald winter chill

Anglers gather for annual awards

Winners and losers on Derwent Valley rates roundabout

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