News and Media Releases

18 November 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 17 November 2025

For further information on any of these items, please contact Mayor Rhys Beattie (0409 921 683) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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17 November 2025

Vandalism in Bridport Public Toilets Hurting Our Community

Dorset Council is urging residents and visitors to help combat an increasing wave of vandalism and malicious damage targeting public toilets in Bridport.

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24 October 2025

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.

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21 October 2025

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.

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21 October 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 20 October 2025

For further information on any of these items, please contact Mayor Rhys Beattie (0409 921 683) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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17 October 2025

Community Council Meeting - Derby

Next Monday, 20 October the monthly Council Meeting will be held at the Derby Town Hall, commencing at 6:00pm. Prior to the Meeting, a community meet and greet session will be held, commencing at 5:00pm. Community members are welcome to drop in and meet Councillors and Council’s Executive Management Team - light refreshments will be provided.

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16 September 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 15 September 2025

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 15 September at the Council Chambers. For further information on any of these items, please contact Mayor Rhys Beattie (0409 921 683) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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05 September 2025

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.

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27 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.

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19 August 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 18 August 2025

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 18 August at the Council Chambers. For further information on any of these items, please contact Mayor Rhys Beattie (0409 921 683) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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12 August 2025

Successful Grant Funding | Frenchs Creek Bridge Replacement

Council have been successful in obtaining an Australian Government grant through Tranche 2 of the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program to replace the existing Frenchs Creek Bridge on Haas Road, Legerwood.

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22 July 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 21 July 2025

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 21 July at the Council Chambers. For further information on any of these items, please contact Mayor Rhys Beattie (0409 921 683) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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21 July 2025

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.

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30 June 2025

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.

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24 June 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 23 June 2025

For further information on any of these items, please contact Mayor Rhys Beattie (0409 921 683) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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23 June 2025

Kerbside Collection Delay

Potential kerbside waste collection delays this week

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05 June 2025

Derby and Branxholm Shower Facilities | New Card Readers

Council is in the process of installing card readers in the Derby and Branxholm Shower facilities. These upgrades will assist with limiting vandalism of the facilities, along with increasing usability.

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28 May 2025

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.

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