News and Media Releases

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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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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