George Town Council

23/10/2026

Campfires will be banned in national parks and reserves in the following municipalities from 2am on Monday 26 October 2026:

Break O'Day, Brighton, Central Highlands, Clarence, Derwent Valley, Dorset, Flinders, George Town, Glamorgan-Spring Bay (including Maria Island), Glenorchy, Hobart, Huon Valley, Kingborough (including Bruny Island), Latrobe, Launceston, Northern Midlands, Sorell, Southern Midlands, Tasman and West Tamar.

The bans apply to campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves. Gas stoves and gas barbecues are permitted.

Preventing human-caused bushfires is a shared responsibility. Following campfire rules helps protect lives, communities, and Tasmania’s unique natural and cultural values.

Before heading off, check the seasonal campfire ban map to help plan your trip.

Learn more about safe campfire use: www.parks.tas.gov.au/campfires

Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

23/10/2026

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.

21/10/2026

Running out of time to return your vote?

If it’s too late to rely on the post, you can bring your completed ballot pack to the George Town Council office for collection by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.

Your vote must be received by 2 pm Tuesday 27 October to be counted.

Find out where and how you can return your vote: tec.tas.gov.au/LG26

21/10/2026

Post today by 4pm or drop off at the George Town Council Chambers on Anne street.

❗ Tomorrow is the last day to request a replacement ballot pack by post.

If your ballot pack hasn't arrived, has been damaged or you've misplaced it, you can request a replacement online at tec.tas.gov.au/LG26 or by calling 1800 801 701.

Requests close at 4 pm on Wednesday 21 October.

After this deadline, replacement ballot packs will only be available in person from your local council office.

🗳️ Your completed vote must be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October.

20/10/2026

🎄🎪 SAVE THE DATE - 2026 Christmas Carnival! 🎪🎄
Friday 11th December from 3pm | Macquarie Street & Regent Square

🎅 Christmas Parade
🎶 Christmas Carols
🍔 Food & Market Stalls
🎁 Family Activities
📸 Photos with Santa

🎉 Parade applications and vendor/market EOI submissions are open via our website: https://georgetown.tas.gov.au/christmas-carnival-2026

We can't wait to celebrate with the community!

19/10/2026

📣 2026 Kinimathatakinta George Town Youth Art Prize Opening

🖼 Opening Event: Friday, 30 October | 10:30 AM
Jim Mooney Gallery, Macquarie Street, George Town

🖼 Exhibition Dates
30 October to 12 November 2026

Submissions are now closed, and we’re thrilled by the response from young artists across the region! Thank you to everyone who entered.

We can’t wait to celebrate the creativity and imagination of our local young artists.

A big thank you to our sponsors, Bell Bay Aluminium, Timberlink and GK Art & Design for their generous support.

19/10/2026

On Wednesday, the 14th of October, we hosted our annual George Town Seniors Concert at the Memorial Hall, celebrating Seniors Week 2026.

This event was an afternoon of delightful musical and dance performances, all while enjoying afternoon tea catered by ‘The Missing Pieces’, a fundraiser for Relay for Life.

This special event featured local talents, providing an entertaining experience for all, including Bee Bop Dance Studio, Dave Bailey, City of Launceston RSL Pipes and Drums and Garry Pengelly and of course a couple of rounds of Bingo.

Thank you to everyone who came along!

19/10/2026

Don’t leave it too late to return your vote in Tasmania’s local government elections.

Your completed ballot must reach the Tasmanian Electoral Commission by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October to be counted.

If you’re returning your vote by post, allow enough time for it to arrive.

If it’s too late to rely on the post, you can bring your completed ballot pack to the George Town Council office (9am - 4pm) for collection by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.

Find out how to return your vote: tec.tas.gov.au/LG26

19/10/2026

🚧 Closure – Rear Carpark Graham Fairless Centre – Wednesday 21st October 🚧

The rear car park at the Graham Fairless Centre will be closed on the morning of Wednesday 21 October to allow contractors to commence solar PV upgrade works.

The car park is expected to reopen that afternoon. Alternative parking is available at the front of the Graham Fairless Centre and at The Hub.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while these works are being undertaken.