News and Media Releases

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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11 August 2026

Community Meet & Greet Session | Branxholm

Councillors and Officers are visiting Branxholm on Monday, 7 September between 3pm - 5pm, the last in a series of community meet and greet sessions in Dorset in 2026.

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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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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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04 August 2026

Road Closure | Jensens Road

Motorists are advised that Jensens Road will be closed from 7:00 am on Monday, 10 August 2026, until 5:00 pm on Friday, 21 August 2026, to enable the replacement of the existing bridge with a durable concrete structure.

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03 August 2026

Infrastructure Update | 3 August 2026

See what the Infrastructure teams are planning to undertake each week

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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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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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27 July 2026

What an incredible effort, Dorset!

Tasmania is embracing container recycling in a big way, with 147,884,994 eligible drink containers returned since 1 May 2025 through the Recycle Rewards program.

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21 July 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 20 July 2026 Council Meeting

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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30 June 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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29 June 2026

Dorset Council Celebrates 2026 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarship Recipients

Dorset Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Barry Jarvis Education Scholarships, recognising and supporting local students, apprentices, trainees and university students as they pursue their educational and career aspirations.

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23 June 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 22 June 2026 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 22 June at the Council Chambers. For further information on any of these items, please contact Acting Mayor Edwina Powell (0438 527 401) or Acting General Manager, Ms Jayne Miller (03 6352 6500).

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01 June 2026

Contract Awarded | Haas Road and Jensens Road Bridges Upgrade

Dorset Council has awarded the contract for the replacement of two key bridge structures on Haas Road at Legerwood and Jensens Road at North Scottsdale as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the reliability and resilience of the municipality’s transport network.

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19 May 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 18 May 2026 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 18 May 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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14 May 2026

OPEN | Ferny Hill Road

The realignment of Ferny Hill Road at Golconda has been completed, with the road re-opening to motorists late this afternoon.

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21 April 2026

Briefing of Decisions | 20 April 2026 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 20 April 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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31 March 2026

Ferny Hill Road Realignment Contract Awarded

Dorset Council has awarded the contract for the realignment of Ferny Hill Road at Golconda following significant damage caused by a landslip resulting from a major rain event in September 2024.

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