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News and Media Releases

Please find the latest news and notices from Dorset Council below. If you have any queries regarding any articles listed, please contact the officer listed or Council reception on 03 6352 6500

2024 Barry Jarvis Scholarship Recipients
16 January 2025

2025 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships | NOW OPEN

Dorset Council are seeking applications for the Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships. These scholarships have all been named in honour of the late Mayor Barry Jarvis, who was a strong advocate of education in Dorset.
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Consultation
18 December 2024

Community Consultation | Draft Dorset Council Weed Management Plan 2024 - 2029

Council are inviting submissions from the community regarding the newly developed draft Dorset Council Weed Management Plan 2024 - 2029.
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Commissioner + Senior Management Team - December 2024 Council Meeting
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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Childrens Reserve Winner
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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Image Blue Derby 10 Year Anniversary
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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Council Office External
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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Community Council Meeting Image Legerwood
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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Council Office External
16 November 2024

Notice of Special Meeting of Council | 20 November 2024

A Special Meeting of Dorset Council will be held at the Council Chambers, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 commencing at 2:00 pm.
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Railway Precinct 8
23 October 2024

Consultation commences on the Scottsdale Railway Precinct Open Space project

Dorset Council is set to open consultation to gather feedback on what the community would like to see included in the Scottsdale Railway Station Precinct.
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Eastmans Beach Amenities Block Completed 1
23 October 2024

Council newly constructed Eastmans Beach amenities block now open

Dorset Council has opened a newly completed amenities block at Eastmans Beach, Bridport today after a five-month construction period. The new and improved amenities building replaces a toilet block which was the oldest in the area and housed only a male and female toilet.
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Community Council Meeting Image Bridport
22 October 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 21 October Council Meeting - Bridport

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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Council Office External
16 September 2024

Notice of Special Meeting of Council | 19 September 2024

A Special Meeting of Dorset Council will be held at the Council Chambers, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale on Thursday, 19 September 2024 commencing at 2:00 pm.
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14 September 2024

Free Disposal of Storm Waste

As part of the recovery response to the extreme weather event that occurred between 30 August and 2 September 2024, the Tasmanian Government has announced that gate fees usually charged to the public for the types waste resulting from that extreme weather event will be waived until 30 November 2024.
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Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw
20 August 2024

Minister's Response to Board of Inquiry Report

On Friday, 16 August 2024, the Minister for Local Government informed Dorset Council that, after considering the Council's submission, he has directed the Board of Inquiry to reconsider its report.
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Council Office External
20 August 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 19 August 2024 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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Slide Replacement
14 August 2024

Scottsdale Aquatic Centre | Slide Replacement Works

The community may have noticed maintenance is being carried out at the Aquatic Centre, namely the replacement of the waterslides. The fibreglass sections of the existing waterslides were found to become compromised over time due to an error in manufacturing.
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Community Grants
07 August 2024

Dorset Council Community Grants Program | Round 1 NOW OPEN

Dorset Council offers three grants to community groups under the Community Grants Program. Depending on the type of project and the funds required, community groups can apply for one of three grants from a total pool of $55,000.
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Consultation
06 August 2024

Dorset Digital Survey | NOW OPEN

Dorset Council is working with nbn, Telstra, Northern Tasmania Development Corporation, and community and business stakeholders throughout Dorset to develop a Community Digital Plan.
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