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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

Important Announcement
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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Image Mayor and General Manager
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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Council Office External
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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Councillor Edwina Powell
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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Vale John Martin
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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2025 Elected Council
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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Play our Way
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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William St SW
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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Scottsdale Waste Transfer Station
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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Rhys Beattie
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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2025 Pioneer Council Meeting
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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TEC By Election Graphic
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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Successful Recount Image
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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18 February 2025

Council Meeting | Briefing of Decisions - 17 February 2025

For further information on any of these items, please contact General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Tas Water Works Location
17 February 2025

TasWater Notice of Work – Scottsdale – Water Main Renewal

As part of TasWater's commitment to investing in new and improved water infrastructure, they will be renewing approximately 200 metres of water main on King Street, Scottsdale (see map).
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Recount Mc Lennan Hughes
11 February 2025

Announcement of Councillor Recount 1

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has conducted the recount of votes to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Jerrod Nichols and Dale Jessup.
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Thanks
10 February 2025

THANKS TO DEPARTING DORSET ELECTED MEMBERS

Council acknowledges on behalf of the community, the service and contribution of the following Councillors to Council and the Dorset community during their time as elected members in light of their recent resignations.
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