News and Media Releases

18 March 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 17 March 2024

For further information on any of these items, please contact Acting Mayor Edwina Powell (0438 527 401) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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06 March 2025

2024/2025 Aquatic Facility Feedback Survey

Whether or not you visited the Scottsdale or Branxholm pools this season we want to hear from you!

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04 March 2025

Announcement | Acting Deputy Mayor Appointment

At a Special Meeting of Council held this morning, Councillor Edwina Powell was appointed as Acting Deputy Mayor for Council. As a by-election process is currently being undertaken by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to fill the role of Mayor, Acting Deputy Mayor Powell will be the Acting Mayor until the result of that by-election is announced. This is expected to be in early April 2025.

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21 February 2025

Dorset By-Elections

Compulsory by-elections will be conducted by postal ballot to fill the vacancies of mayor and one councillor on the Dorset Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard on 23 January 2025.

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20 February 2025

Announcement of Councillor Recount 2

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has conducted the recount of votes to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Anna Coxen, Beth Donoghue and Leonie Stein.

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18 February 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 17 February 2025

For further information on any of these items, please contact General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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17 February 2025

TasWater Notice of Work – Scottsdale – Water Main Renewal

As part of TasWater's commitment to investing in new and improved water infrastructure, they will be renewing approximately 200 metres of water main on King Street, Scottsdale (see map).

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11 February 2025

Announcement of Councillor Recount 1

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has conducted the recount of votes to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Jerrod Nichols and Dale Jessup.

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10 February 2025

THANKS TO DEPARTING DORSET ELECTED MEMBERS

Council acknowledges on behalf of the community, the service and contribution of the following Councillors to Council and the Dorset community during their time as elected members in light of their recent resignations.

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07 February 2025

Child and Family Learning Centre Announcement | Scottsdale

The Tasmanian Government has advised Council that a new Child and Family Learning Centre will be constructed in Scottsdale, with works expected to commence in 2026. The proposed location for the facility is on the Scottsdale Primary School site.

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24 January 2025

2025 Dorset Australia Day Awards

On Thursday, 23 January 2025, Council held their annual awards reception to celebrate those within our community who have made a significant contribution to Dorset at the Scottsdale Mechanics Hall.

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22 January 2025

Dorset Board of Inquiry Report Released | Commissioner Appointment Concludes

The appointment of Commissioner Wardlaw, which began on August 2, 2023, following the Minister for Local Government's decision to establish a Board of Inquiry into aspects of Dorset Council and suspend all councillors during the inquiry, has come to an end today with the issuance of directions by the Minister and the reinstatement of the Councillors.

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21 January 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 20 January 2025

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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17 December 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 16 December Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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16 December 2024

Scottsdale Childrens Reserve | Playground Consultation Results

With an overwhelming 76% of the vote we are pleased to announce that Option 3: Finley was the winner!!

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06 December 2024

Celebrating 10 Years of Blue Derby

The Blue Derby Foundation in conjunction with Dorset Council will be marking a decade of growth as the Blue Derby Mountain Bike trails celebrate its 10-year anniversary on 10 - 12 April 2025. The celebration will involve those who were key in Derby’s creation and are prominent in its future.

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20 November 2024

Dorset Council | Submission to Minister - Board of Inquiry Report

The Commissioner, at a Closed Session Special Meeting of Council on 20 November 2024, considered the Board of Inquiry Report provided to Council by the Minister for Local Government on 5 November 2024.

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19 November 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 18 November 2024 AGM and Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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