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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

E News
25 September 2026

Latest E-Newsletter | Out Now

The latest Council E-Newsletter is out now. Click on the button below to view online. Not a subscriber? Visit our website and sign up at the bottom of the homepage.
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Media Release Graphic
24 September 2026

Dorset Council Awards Public Places Waste Collection Services Contract to Local Contractor

At its meeting on 17 August 2026, Dorset Council resolved to award its new Public Places Waste Collection Services contract to local business, Beaumontcote Pty Ltd. The contract will provide for the ongoing collection and disposal of waste from public litter, sanitary and dog waste bins throughout the Dorset municipality.
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Australia Day
24 September 2026

2027 Dorset Australia Day Awards | NOW OPEN

Nominations are now open for the Dorset Council Australia Day Awards.
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Dogs
23 September 2026

Dog Management Policy Feedback

Council wants to work with our community - gathering feedback when updating policies to ensure the needs of our community are always being met. Have your say on the revised Dorset Council Dog Management Policy.
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Council Office External
22 September 2026

Council Meeting Briefing of Decisions | 21 September 2026

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 21 September at the Council Chambers. For further information on any of these items, please contact Mayor Rhys Beattie (0409 921 683) or Acting General Manager, Ms Jayne Miller (03 6352 6500).
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Golconda Road 1
14 September 2026

Dorset Council Awards Road Sealing Contract for 2026/27 Program

Dorset Council has awarded the contract for its 2026/27 Bituminous Sealing of Roads Program to Launceston based contractor Quickseal Asphalting, following a competitive tender process at the 17 August 2026 Council Meeting.
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Jayne Miller
11 September 2026

Council Confirms Acting General Manager Appointment

Dorset Council has confirmed the appointment of Ms Jayne Miller as Acting General Manager for a further six months, through to 31 March 2027.
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Group Photo Infrastructure Team
10 September 2026

Dorset Council Gets the Conversation Started with Funky Shirt Friday

Dorset Council's Infrastructure team is bringing a little more colour to the workplace, and an important message, through the introduction of Funky Shirt Friday.
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Infrastructure Works Preview
31 August 2026

September 2026 Preview | Infrastructure Works Across Dorset

The Infrastructure Team continues delivering important upgrades to roads, bridges and community facilities.
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John Marik
27 August 2026

UPDATE: Dorset Council Announces Leadership Transition

Dorset Council is providing a further update to the community following its 18 August announcement about the leadership transition of General Manager John Marik.
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Information
20 August 2026

Bird Flu (H5) Reminder: What To Do If You See Sick or Dead Birds

Tasmanians are being asked to remain vigilant following recent detections of H5 bird flu in wild birds in Tasmania. While there have been no detections in Tasmanian poultry, community reporting remains an important part of monitoring and responding to the disease.
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Council Office External
18 August 2026

Council Meeting Briefing of Decisions | 17 August 2026

Below is a briefing of decisions made at last nights Council Meeting. 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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Community Grants Now Open
11 August 2026

2026/27 Community Grants Program | NOW OPEN

Dorset Council is inviting community groups and organisations to apply for funding through its 2026/27 Community Grants Program.
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Information
05 August 2026

Financial Hardship Support to Liberty Bell Bay

Dorset Council acknowledges the impact that the closure of Liberty Bell Bay is having on employees, contractors, their families and communities across North-East Tasmania.
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Information
04 August 2026

Vandalism in Scottsdale | Rose Street Toilets Closed Until Further Notice

Dorset Council is disappointed to report another series of vandalism in Scottsdale.
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Infrastructure Updates 3 August 2026
03 August 2026

Infrastructure Update | 3 August 2026

See what the Infrastructure teams are planning to undertake each week
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Infrastructure Works Preview
30 July 2026

August 2026 Preview | Infrastructure Works Underway Across Dorset

Our Infrastructure Team is kicking off a busy season of road, bridge and community facility improvements throughout August.
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IMG 0718 Old Waterhouse Road #3
28 July 2026

Dorset Council awards road re-sheeting contract to Hazell Bros

Dorset Council has awarded a contract to Hazell Bros for the supply of gravel as part of Council’s 2026/27 unsealed road re-sheeting program, with works scheduled to be undertaken between October and December this year.
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