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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

Ringarooma Memorial Trees
06 May 2024

Scheduled Maintenance | Memorial Tree Avenue, Ringarooma UPDATE

Thank you to community members who have provided feedback / comments on the proposed maintenance of the Ringarooma Memorial tree avenue.
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South Street Intersection 2
06 May 2024

Temporary Partial Road Closure – South Street, Bridport

Please be advised that access to South Street - from Main Street, and one lane of South Street, Bridport (town centre side) will be temporarily closed from 7am - Monday, 13 May 2024. This closure is to allow for the continuation of stormwater upgrade works in the area.
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Council Office External
23 April 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 22 April 2024 Council Meeting - Council Chambers

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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19 April 2024

2024 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarship Recipients Announced

Yesterday, Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw announced the recipients of the 2024 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships at a ceremony held at the Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe.
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Tas Water
22 March 2024

TasWater | Bridport Residents Asked to Conserve Water

TasWater has issued a media release encouraging Bridport residents to continue water conservation efforts to help avoid any water restrictions in the community after the hot, dry summer conditions. Residents are urged to conserve water and not undertake any non-essential water usage activities to assist the whole community. For further information contact TasWater 13 6992
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March Outcomes
19 March 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 18 March 2024 Council Meeting - Branxholm

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Generic Council Meeting Outcomes
20 February 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 19 February 2024 Council Meeting - Gladstone

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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2024 Group Shot All Awards
26 January 2024

2024 Dorset Australia Day Awards

On Thursday, 25 January 2024, Council held their annual awards reception to celebrate those within our community who have made a significant contribution to Dorset at the Ringarooma Memorial Hall.
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Council Meeting Outcomes Graphic
23 January 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 22 January 2024 Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Generic Council Meeting Outcomes
19 December 2023

Briefing of Decisions | 18 December 2023 Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or Acting General Manager, Mr Rohan Willis (03 6352 6500).
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Graphic AGM and Council Meeting Bridport 2023
21 November 2023

Briefing of Decisions | 20 November 2023 Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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31 October 2023

Playground Design Competition and Feedback open!

Got something to say on Dorset's playgrounds? Now is your chance!
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Meeting Outcomes Ringarooma 2023
17 October 2023

Briefing of Decisions | 16 October 2023 Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Delays Road Works
20 September 2023

Road Work Delays | Golconda Road

Motorists please be advised road work will commence on Golconda Road from Koomeela Road to Willis Road on Monday 25 September 2023 - delays will occur. Please allow extra time for travelling. Any inconvenience is regretted.
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Generic Council Meeting Outcomes
19 September 2023

Briefing of Decisions | 18 September Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Mayors G Ms edit
29 August 2023

Launch of Northern Tasmania Alliance for Resilient Councils

The Commissioner and General Manager attended the launch of the Northern Tasmania Alliance for Resilient Councils (NTARC) in Launceston on Monday, 28 August 2023. NTARC has secured the services of Katrina Graham as the Regional Climate Change Program Manager for the eight northern councils, which includes Dorset Council.
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24 August 2023

Scottsdale Bike Park Update

Jump over to the Scottsdale Bike Park project and get yourself up to speed with developments. If you have any thoughts, suggestions or feedback on our plan of attack for the park please fill out the feedback form.
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Vale Yvonne Thorne
22 August 2023

Vale | Former Mayor and Deputy Mayor – Yvonne Thorne

It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and former Councillor, Yvonne Thorne.
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