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DORSET COUNCIL WINS 2025 LAND MANAGERS AWARD FOR BLUE DERBY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

DORSET COUNCIL WINS 2025 LAND MANAGERS AWARD FOR BLUE DERBY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

Dorset Council are excited to be announced as the winner of the Excellence in Destination Management (promotion and maintenance) category at the 2025 Land Managers Awards night held as part of the Sea Otter Australia Summit, held in Batemans Bay on Thursday night.

24 October 2025
Community Grants Spread Far and Wide

Community Grants Spread Far and Wide

The Dorset Council Community Grants program remains as popular as ever, with eight local clubs and organisations sharing more than $20,000 in funding.

21 October 2025
Council Awards Tender – Bituminous Sealing of Roads 2025/26 Capital Works Program

Council Awards Tender – Bituminous Sealing of Roads 2025/26 Capital Works Program

Dorset Council has awarded the contract for the bituminous sealing of roads under the 2025/26 capital works program to northern Tasmanian company, Crossroads Civil Contracting Pty Ltd. The decision follows a tender process conducted in accordance with Council’s Policy - Code for Tenders and Contracts.

05 September 2025
Dorset By-Election Announcement | August 2025

Dorset By-Election Announcement | August 2025

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has advised that as only one candidate has nominated for the single vacancy in this by-election, no ballot is required. Council congratulate Anthony Richards, and look forward to welcoming him as a Councillor after the certificate of election is issued on 22 September 2025.

27 August 2025
2025 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships Announced

2025 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships Announced

On Monday, 21 July 2025, Mayor Beattie announced the recipients of the 2025 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers.

21 July 2025
Media Release | $120 Million Sideling Upgrade a Multi-Generational Missed Opportunity Without B-Double Standard

Media Release | $120 Million Sideling Upgrade a Multi-Generational Missed Opportunity Without B-Double Standard

Dorset Mayor Rhys Beattie has said the Council’s original Tasman Highway ‘Sideling’ business case, which secured the funding, was predicated on upgrading the road to a B-Double rated highway and shortening the journey via a new realignment through Corkerys Road. Mayor Beattie described the current plan by the Department of State Growth as a multi-generational missed opportunity and called on the State Government to reconsider its position.

30 June 2025
Council Reappoints General Manager

Council Reappoints General Manager

Council held a Closed Session Council Meeting on Monday, 19 May 2025, where Councillors discussed the reappointment of current General Manager, Mr John Marik, whose current employment contract was due for review in December 2025. Following that Meeting, Council can confirm that Mr Marik has been reappointed to the position for a 5-year term.

28 May 2025
Deputy Mayor Appointed | Councillor Powell

Deputy Mayor Appointed | Councillor Powell

At a Special Meeting of Council held this morning, Councillor Edwina Powell was elected as Dorset Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the current term, being until the end of 2026. Councillor Powell acted in this role earlier in the year while the By-Elections were being undertaken, and we congratulate her on being elected by her peers.

06 May 2025
Vale I Former General Manager - John Martin

Vale I Former General Manager - John Martin

It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and former General Manager, John Martin.

03 May 2025
Grant Success for Dorset | Play Our Way Funding Stream

Grant Success for Dorset | Play Our Way Funding Stream

More opportunities in the North East for women and girls in sport thanks to Play Our Way. Women and girls in the North East will find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport and be active as a result of a $499,946 grant to Dorset Council.

11 April 2025
DORSET RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT UNDERWAY

DORSET RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT UNDERWAY

Dorset Council was successful in the Waste and Resource Recovery Board High Priority Infrastructure Grants Program with funding of $43,908 to be used to complete the Dorset Resource Recovery Project.

02 April 2025
Dorset Council By-Elections | Results

Dorset Council By-Elections | Results

Rhys Beattie has been elected as the new Mayor for Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard in January 2025.

01 April 2025
Announcement | Acting Deputy Mayor Appointment

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.

04 March 2025
Dorset By-Elections

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.

21 February 2025
Announcement of Councillor Recount 2

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.

20 February 2025
Announcement of Councillor Recount 1

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.

11 February 2025
2025 Dorset Australia Day Awards

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.

24 January 2025
Dorset Board of Inquiry Report Released | Commissioner Appointment Concludes

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.

22 January 2025