News and Media Releases

04 March 2026

Council Completes 2025 Annual Performance and Remuneration Review of General Manager

Mayor Rhys Beattie advises that Council has recently completed the 2025 annual performance and remuneration review of the General Manager, with the outcome confirming strong performance and continued confidence in the organisation’s leadership.

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03 March 2026

Mayor Addresses Recent Vandalism in Public Facilities – Community Support Requested

Mayor Rhys Beattie today expressed deep concern over a recent rise in vandalism across several public toilets, reserves, and parks throughout the community.

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25 February 2026

Join the Census Team

Every 5 years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) counts every person and household in Australia through the Census. Information from the Census helps governments, businesses and community groups plan for schools, health care, transport and infrastructure. The next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Everyone in Australia must be counted. We are hiring more than 30,000 people for the 2026 Census. We can’t do the Census without our temporary field workforce. They help collect the data that helps us all understand more about Australia and how it’s changing.

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20 February 2026

Bridge Load Limits

Motorists are advised that due to deterioration of timber components, load limits will be applied to the following bridges from Thursday, 26 February 2026 until further notice.

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17 February 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 16 February 2026 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 16 February 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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23 January 2026

2026 Dorset Australia Day Awards

On Thursday, 22 January 2026, 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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20 January 2026

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 19 January 2026

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 19 January 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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16 December 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 15 December 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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12 December 2025

DERBY DRIVES TASMANIA’S MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURISM BOOM

State Government urged to fund a Derby Masterplan and support maintenance of Tasmania’s mountain bike network following $50.9 million in direct annual visitor expenditure.

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08 December 2025

Council Hosts the Governor of Tasmania

With community members, on Friday, 5 December, Council had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers AO, to Dorset for a memorable day in our beautiful region – the last municipal visit of Her Excellency’s term.

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06 December 2025

Vale | Former Mayor – Peter Partridge OAM

It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of former Mayor and Councillor, Peter Partridge.

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03 December 2025

Dorset Community Grant Purchases New Wellbeing Packs for Scottsdale Fire Brigade

The Scottsdale Fire Brigade Social Club successfully obtained a 2025/26 Dorset Council Small Grant to purchase wellbeing packs, ready to grab and go in the event of an emergency.

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26 November 2025

Dog Owner Reminders

Dogs are a much-loved part of our community and in summer we love seeing them out and about! But it’s important that dog owners understand their responsibilities, so we are a safe and dog-friendly place.

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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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