Derwent Valley Gazette

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

$5000 trout caught on the way home

02/04/2025

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

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.

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.

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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

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.

Police fine man over train grafitti attacks

01/02/2025

Tasmania Police have identified and fined a 22-year-old West Hobart man on charges related to a series of graffiti attacks on the Derwent Valley Railway, as well as properties in Margate and in Glenorchy.

The one that didn’t get away

27/01/2025

THIS is one of the stories and catches of my trout fishing life that happened last Thursday, and I thought to share it.

Independent audit likely to give Council a clean bill of financial health

25/01/2025

An independent auditor’s report into Derwent Valley Council’s financial and community dealings over the past 22 months is expected to give Council a clean bill of financial health.

Prepare for an exciting Australia Day weekend

20/01/2025

Anglers will be thrilled as we head toward the Australia Day long weekend – the perfect time to plan a fishing trip. Opportunities abound for competitive anglers, with several events happening across Tasmania:

Dutton promises $15k to improve safety at Tynwald Park

20/01/2025

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has committed funds from the Safer Communities Fund (SCF) towards improving security at New Norfolk’s Tynwald Park.

Custodian of "Stanton" heads north

19/01/2025

Local identity and custodian of "Stanton" Lisa West is heading to Brisbane.

Fish keep their cool as temperatures rise

18/01/2025

AS WE usher in the New Year, we've been greeted with a summer heatwave, with temperatures consistently remaining in the mid-20s.

Labor splash cash in the region

17/01/2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came to the region bearing new year's gifts.

Climate change keeps the heat on anglers

10/01/2025

IT IS a new year full of new opportunities and 2025 should provide a variety of experiences for anglers on all levels.

Pic 1 is of Sally Charleston with a solid female brown trout she caught at Lake Crescent on January 3.

Founder of Derwent Valley Gazette passes

31/12/2024

The founder of the Derwent Valley Gazette, Peter Howell, has passed away.

$5000 trout caught on the way home

Bridgewater Bridge a finalist in national awards

DV Council backs Autumn Festival

It's happening - Noble Life comes to life

Classic gamefish catches

Local whisky distiller launches into mainland markets

New Norfolk man charged with wounding

Adam Rice and the art of trout fishing

JackJumpers make presence felt in the Valley

Police fine man over train grafitti attacks

The one that didn’t get away

Independent audit likely to give Council a clean bill of financial health

Prepare for an exciting Australia Day weekend

Dutton promises $15k to improve safety at Tynwald Park

Custodian of "Stanton" heads north

Fish keep their cool as temperatures rise

Labor splash cash in the region

Climate change keeps the heat on anglers

Founder of Derwent Valley Gazette passes

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