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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

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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Winnaleah Community Centre Council Meeting
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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Ceiling 2
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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Land Managers Award 2025 Pete Coleborn
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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Community Grants Announced
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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Derby Town Hall
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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Derby Town Hall
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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Council Office External
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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Tender Awarded
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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