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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

Group Photo Infrastructure Team
10 September 2026

Dorset Council Gets the Conversation Started with Funky Shirt Friday

Dorset Council's Infrastructure team is bringing a little more colour to the workplace, and an important message, through the introduction of Funky Shirt Friday.
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Infrastructure Works Preview
31 August 2026

September 2026 Preview | Infrastructure Works Across Dorset

The Infrastructure Team continues delivering important upgrades to roads, bridges and community facilities.
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John Marik
27 August 2026

UPDATE: Dorset Council Announces Leadership Transition

Dorset Council is providing a further update to the community following its 18 August announcement about the leadership transition of General Manager John Marik.
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Information
20 August 2026

Bird Flu (H5) Reminder: What To Do If You See Sick or Dead Birds

Tasmanians are being asked to remain vigilant following recent detections of H5 bird flu in wild birds in Tasmania. While there have been no detections in Tasmanian poultry, community reporting remains an important part of monitoring and responding to the disease.
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Council Office External
18 August 2026

Council Meeting Briefing of Decisions | 17 August 2026

Below is a briefing of decisions made at last nights Council Meeting. 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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Information
05 August 2026

Financial Hardship Support to Liberty Bell Bay

Dorset Council acknowledges the impact that the closure of Liberty Bell Bay is having on employees, contractors, their families and communities across North-East Tasmania.
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Information
04 August 2026

Vandalism in Scottsdale | Rose Street Toilets Closed Until Further Notice

Dorset Council is disappointed to report another series of vandalism in Scottsdale.
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Infrastructure Updates 3 August 2026
03 August 2026

Infrastructure Update | 3 August 2026

See what the Infrastructure teams are planning to undertake each week
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Infrastructure Works Preview
30 July 2026

August 2026 Preview | Infrastructure Works Underway Across Dorset

Our Infrastructure Team is kicking off a busy season of road, bridge and community facility improvements throughout August.
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IMG 0718 Old Waterhouse Road #3
28 July 2026

Dorset Council awards road re-sheeting contract to Hazell Bros

Dorset Council has awarded a contract to Hazell Bros for the supply of gravel as part of Council’s 2026/27 unsealed road re-sheeting program, with works scheduled to be undertaken between October and December this year.
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RR Customisable LCA Social Post Car TV Pool
27 July 2026

What an incredible effort, Dorset!

Tasmania is embracing container recycling in a big way, with 147,884,994 eligible drink containers returned since 1 May 2025 through the Recycle Rewards program.
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Council Office External
21 July 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 20 July 2026 Council Meeting

Below is a briefing of decisions made at last nights Council Meeting. 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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E News
30 June 2026

Latest E-Newsletter | Out Now

The latest Council E-Newsletter is out now. Click on the button below to view online. Not a subscriber? Visit our website and sign up at the bottom of the homepage.
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2026 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarship Recipients
29 June 2026

Dorset Council Celebrates 2026 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarship Recipients

Dorset Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships, recognising and supporting local students, apprentices, trainees and university students as they pursue their educational and career aspirations.
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Council Office External
23 June 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 22 June 2026 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 22 June at the Council Chambers. For further information on any of these items, please contact Acting Mayor Edwina Powell (0438 527 401) or Acting General Manager, Ms Jayne Miller (03 6352 6500).
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Media Release
01 June 2026

Contract Awarded | Haas Road and Jensens Road Bridges Upgrade

Dorset Council has awarded the contract for the replacement of two key bridge structures on Haas Road at Legerwood and Jensens Road at North Scottsdale as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the reliability and resilience of the municipality’s transport network.
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Council Office External
19 May 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 18 May 2026 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 18 May 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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Ferny Hill Road Photo 14 5 2026 3 06 18 pm
14 May 2026

OPEN | Ferny Hill Road

The realignment of Ferny Hill Road at Golconda has been completed, with the road re-opening to motorists late this afternoon.
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