West Tamar Council

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

Family Fun Day is on again

A free community event at the Rowella Hall

Saturday 12th December 2026
12:30-3:00pm

21/10/2026

Voting in Tasmania's 2026 local government elections closes soon. It's now too late to return your completed ballot papers by post.

❗ It's not too late to vote, you can still return your vote at any council office in your northern or southern region.

📍 Find your nearest council at tec.tas.gov.au/locations
🕘 Check opening hours before you visit and be mindful of public holidays.
🗳️ Your vote must be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

19/10/2026

UPDATE

The Tasmania Fire Service has announced that the fuel reduction burn at Lanena has been postponed due to 'unfavourable weather conditions'.

Once TFS announces a new date, we will keep you updated.

EARLIER

Weather permitting, the Tasmania Fire Service will undertake a 70ha fuel reduction burn at Lanena commencing Thursday, October 22.

19/10/2026

Our October ordinary Council Meeting will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1.30pm at the Windsor Community Precinct.

Here's a quick look at what will be on the agenda ...

If you cannot attend and would like to view our live stream, you can visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/

The October meeting agenda is available to view on our website: https://www.wtc.tas.gov.au/council/meetings-agendas-minutes/

19/10/2026

Don't miss your chance to have a say ⏰

Voting closes soon in Tasmania's local government elections. If your ballot pack is still sitting on the kitchen bench, now is the time to complete it and get it in the mail or drop it off at your local council office.

Currently, only 42% of ballots have been returned statewide.

Ballot papers must be received by 2:00pm on 27 October to be included in the count.

16/10/2026

Two public toilet facilities in the West Tamar will be closed in the coming weeks for refurbishment works.

Works at the Middle Arm Park public toilet block at Beaconsfield will start on November 3, while works at the Brady's Lookout toilets will start two days later on November 5.

Works at both sites will include painting, the application of new surface treatment (an epoxy sealant) to cover the existing concrete flooring and the replacement of some urinals, cisterns and sinks.

Traditional concrete floors can trap odours and they can emit an unpleasant mell when they become wet.

The new flooring treatment to be applied during the works will significantly improve the amenity of these facilities.

While the Middle Arm Park toilets are closed, there are three other public sites nearby that can be used (see map 1).

During the closure at Brady's Lookout, two temporary porta-loos will be provided during the durations of the works, given the closest public toilets will be at Exeter, Gravelly Beach or on Rosevears Drive (see map 2).

Council expects the works to be completed within a two week timeframe to allow sufficient time for completion of works, and more specifically, the flooring treatment to sufficiently cure.

14/10/2026

Wearing of meta sunglasses will not be allowed in our centre.

Privacy and safety of our patrons is priority.

Thank you

14/10/2026

West Tamar Council invites you to nominate an individual or organisation that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or give an outstanding service over a number of years to the community, over and above normal employment duties.

Outstanding contributions and community service includes areas such as education, health, fund-raising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community.

Nominations are accepted in the following categories:
• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Event of the Year
• Community Group of the Year

Nominations will close at 5pm on Friday, November 20, 2026

For further information and nomination forms, see our website here: https://www.wtc.tas.gov.au/australia-day-awards/ or call Community Development Officer on 6323 9200.

13/10/2026

The first session is on this Friday ...

⛵️ OUT THERE SAILING at PDYC! 🌊

Have a 12–17 year old who’s looking to try something new, loves the water and wants to meet some other teenagers?

We’re excited to be running OutThere Sailing at Port Dalrymple Yacht Club this season! 🙌

This is a FREE 7-session sailing program designed for young people who are water confident and keen to give sailing a go.

📅 7 Friday afternoons | 5–7pm
⛵ Friday 16 October
⛵ Friday 30 October
⛵ Friday 6 November
⛵ Friday 13 November
⛵ Friday 27 November
⛵ Friday 11 December
⛵ Friday 18 December

📍 Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, Beauty Point
👥 For 12–17 year olds
💙 No sailing experience needed
🌊 Water confident required
💰 FREE!

Come along, try something different, learn to sail and have a heap of fun along the way!

Registrations close Wednesday 14 October at 9am, so don't leave it too late.

👉 More info & register: https://pdyc.yachting.org.au/events/381552