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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

West Maurice Bridge
31 March 2026

West Maurice Road Bridge Works | Complete

Works at Bridge 1541 West Maurice Road are now complete, with the road officially reopened to traffic.
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30 March 2026

Free Bus Travel and Dorset Connector Information

The Premier announced yesterday that Tasmanians will travel free on buses and ferries from today, Monday 30 March until 1 July 2026.
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Jane Kilburn Award
30 March 2026

Celebrating Excellence in our Team!

We are so proud to share that our very own Jane has won the Outstanding Employee award at the Dorset People and Business Awards.
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Community Grants Announced
27 March 2026

2025/26 Round 2 Community Grants Awarded

Dorset Council has approved funding for two community projects as part of Round 2 of its 2025/26 Community Grants Program. An additional $14,399 has been awarded across the Small Grants and Matching Grants funding streams, following the success of Round 1 earlier in the financial year.
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Fuel Supply Post
25 March 2026

Fuel Supply Information

The Tasmanian Government have established a webpage on TasALERT relating to the current fuel supply situation.
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Council Office External
24 March 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 23 March 2026 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 23 March 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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John Marik
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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2026 Vandalism 2
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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Bridge Load Limits
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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Council Office External
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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Council Office External
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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Bridport Council Meeting 2025 Hall
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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Blue Derby
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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Her Excellency Civic Reception 1
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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Peter Partridge
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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Brigade Bags
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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Dog Owner Reminders
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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