The Latest
Snow to fall as low as 300m as cold front hits
Damaging winds, thunderstorms and small hail are possible in the south
Derwent Valley
Health
Influenza A outbreak declared at New Norfolk nursing home
Several residents and some staff have tested positive for the virus
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High fire danger hits six districts on Saturday
The Fire Permit Period has not started and no restrictions are in place
Courts and Crime
Millbrook Rise fire was deliberately lit, investigators say
Police say the building had been abandoned for several years
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Fire destroys old Millbrook Rise building
The Tasmania Fire Service is investigating what started the blaze
Mon Oct 5, 2026 - 11:54am
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Rail group eyes trains on both sides of the Derwent
Derwent Valley Railway says the state could support complementary heritage services
Wed Sep 30, 2026 - 10:00am
The Latest
Gusts up to 120km/h: Severe wind warning
Winds are expected to strengthen from sunrise on Friday
Thu Sep 17, 2026 - 11:21am
Courts and Crime
Gun owner loses appeal against $25k storage fine
The judge said the man had shown ‘contemptuous disregard’ for the law
Wed Sep 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Local Council
Council votes to progress Derwent Valley rail trail
The trail would run from Maydena to Hayes in the Derwent Valley
Sun Aug 30, 2026 - 5:00am
Local Council
Residents to decide future of dry fountain
One councillor called the broken fountain 'just a pile of rocks'
Sat Aug 29, 2026 - 5:00am