News and Media Releases

21 July 2025

2025 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships Announced

On Monday, 21 July 2025, Mayor Beattie announced the recipients of the 2025 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers.

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30 June 2025

Media Release | $120 Million Sideling Upgrade a Multi-Generational Missed Opportunity Without B-Double Standard

Dorset Mayor Rhys Beattie has said the Council’s original Tasman Highway ‘Sideling’ business case, which secured the funding, was predicated on upgrading the road to a B-Double rated highway and shortening the journey via a new realignment through Corkerys Road. Mayor Beattie described the current plan by the Department of State Growth as a multi-generational missed opportunity and called on the State Government to reconsider its position.

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24 June 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 23 June 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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23 June 2025

Kerbside Collection Delay

Potential kerbside waste collection delays this week

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05 June 2025

Derby and Branxholm Shower Facilities | New Card Readers

Council is in the process of installing card readers in the Derby and Branxholm Shower facilities. These upgrades will assist with limiting vandalism of the facilities, along with increasing usability.

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28 May 2025

Council Reappoints General Manager

Council held a Closed Session Council Meeting on Monday, 19 May 2025, where Councillors discussed the reappointment of current General Manager, Mr John Marik, whose current employment contract was due for review in December 2025. Following that Meeting, Council can confirm that Mr Marik has been reappointed to the position for a 5-year term.

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20 May 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 19 May 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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06 May 2025

Deputy Mayor Appointed | Councillor Powell

At a Special Meeting of Council held this morning, Councillor Edwina Powell was elected as Dorset Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the current term, being until the end of 2026. Councillor Powell acted in this role earlier in the year while the By-Elections were being undertaken, and we congratulate her on being elected by her peers.

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03 May 2025

Vale I Former General Manager - John Martin

It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and former General Manager, John Martin.

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15 April 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 14 April 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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11 April 2025

Grant Success for Dorset | Play Our Way Funding Stream

More opportunities in the North East for women and girls in sport thanks to Play Our Way. Women and girls in the North East will find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport and be active as a result of a $499,946 grant to Dorset Council.

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02 April 2025

Stormwater Upgrades

Council is commencing stormwater upgrades between the Scottsdale Recreation Ground and William Street. This work will at times impact access to the Dog Park and Rail Trail with temporary access arrangements put in place as work progresses.

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02 April 2025

DORSET RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT UNDERWAY

Dorset Council was successful in the Waste and Resource Recovery Board High Priority Infrastructure Grants Program with funding of $43,908 to be used to complete the Dorset Resource Recovery Project.

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01 April 2025

Dorset Council By-Elections | Results

Rhys Beattie has been elected as the new Mayor for Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard in January 2025.

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18 March 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 17 March 2024

For further information on any of these items, please contact Acting Mayor Edwina Powell (0438 527 401) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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04 March 2025

Announcement | Acting Deputy Mayor Appointment

At a Special Meeting of Council held this morning, Councillor Edwina Powell was appointed as Acting Deputy Mayor for Council. As a by-election process is currently being undertaken by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to fill the role of Mayor, Acting Deputy Mayor Powell will be the Acting Mayor until the result of that by-election is announced. This is expected to be in early April 2025.

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21 February 2025

Dorset By-Elections

Compulsory by-elections will be conducted by postal ballot to fill the vacancies of mayor and one councillor on the Dorset Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard on 23 January 2025.

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20 February 2025

Announcement of Councillor Recount 2

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has conducted the recount of votes to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Anna Coxen, Beth Donoghue and Leonie Stein.

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