[3] On 4 April 1929, the Briseis Dam, which was used by the mine, burst after heavy rains and the Cascade River flooded the town, killing 14 people.

The greater Derby area was inhabited by the indigenous North East nation for over 10,000 years prior to the British colonisation of Tasmania.

Constructed by George Albert Rodman, a resident of Derby since the early 1900s, the hall was built for £1,200, with an additional £300 allocated for furniture.

[12] With the opening of approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) of trails in 2015 at a cost exceeding $3 million, the town experienced an instant surge in popularity.

[13] Garnering attention from mountain biking publications globally, Derby hosted a round of the Enduro World Series in April 2017.

[14] Subsequently, the town welcomed an average of 30,000 visitors annually, with the trails projected to yield returns nearly tenfold the initial investment.