West Coast Council

21/10/2026

📬 Returning Your Ballot? Make Sure It Arrives on Time!

If you’re returning your ballot by mail, it must be placed in the post by today to help ensure it arrives before the deadline.

📮 Haven’t posted it yet? We recommend delivering your ballot directly to the Council office.
📍 11 Sticht Street, Queenstown
⏰ Office hours: 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday

📅 Voting closes 2pm Tuesday 27 October 2026

20/10/2026

Help protect Tasmania’s fisheries!

You can now report suspected illegal fishing anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania, in partnership with NRE Tas.

💻 Online: https://crimestopperstas.com.au
📞 By phone: 1800 333 000

Seen something fishy? Make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers!

NRE Tas and Crime Stoppers are teaming up to tackle illegal fishing. Anyone can now make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers about illegal fishing:
💻𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 at crimestopperstas.com.au - includes option to upload photos and videos.
📞 𝗕𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 1800 333 000.

If your tip results in an outcome like a fine or arrest, you could be eligible for a reward.

If the illegal fishing is happening now, call the 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 on 𝟭𝟯𝟭 𝟰𝟰𝟰.

Every tip makes a difference. Together we can protect our fisheries from illegal fishing.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥.

20/10/2026

🏥 Message from the Department of Health

🌱 With the spring weather seeing more people out into the garden the Department of Health is reminding us to protect against Legionellosis (also known as Legionnaires’ disease).

A key protection method is to safely handle potting mix and other garden materials.

If experiencing any symptoms, or if in any doubt, please see your doctor or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

For more information, please see the post image, or visit https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/legionellosis-fact-sheet

20/10/2026

🌿 No Spray Register 🌿

Did you know? Your No Spray Register application needs to be renewed every financial year to remain active!

🌱 Want to stay on the register?
Here’s what you need to do:
✔️ Check your current registration status.
✔️ Submit a new application for the current financial year.
✔️ Make sure your contact and property details are up to date.

The register helps Council identify properties where residents have requested that spraying not occur, in accordance with the register’s conditions.

Need more information or want to apply? Get in touch with Council:
☎️ Call: 6471 4700
📩 Email: [email protected]

19/10/2026

💦 Aquatic Industry Training Opportunities!

Royal Life Saving Tasmania are offering several courses that are ideal for those wanting to work at swimming pools, swim teachers, and those who spend time in and around water:
📅Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November
💦Queenstown Swimming Pool

Courses offered:
✅Provide CPR
✅Provide First Aid
✅Pool Lifeguard (update)
✅ Swim Teacher Training
Enrol in courses now, go to: https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/tastrainingcalendar

Early enrolment recommended as there is some pre-course work that needs to be completed. Anyone needing assistance enrolling, or completing pre-course work should contact Royal Life Saving as they will provide assistance:
☎️call 6243 7558
📩email [email protected]

❗Reminder - we are recruiting for Lifeguards to work at the Zeehan and Queenstown swimming pools for the 2025-2026 season. For more information:
☎️call 6471 4700
🏣visit the Council office at 11 Sticht Street, Queenstown
📩email [email protected]
🔎find out more, and apply online: https://www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/council/our-council/working-at-council/

19/10/2026

With Council in caretaker mode whilst the local government elections are underway, General Manager Scott Riley stepping into the studio for Mayor on Air.

Tune into 7XS this Friday from 8.30am for Council updates, project news and answers to listener questions.

👉 submit a question via the 7XS website (where you can also listen live): https://www.7xs.com.au/show/the-mayor-on-air/

❓Missed a previous segment? Past recordings are available on the 7XS website at the link above.

19/10/2026

🗳️ Voting closes soon!

If you haven't completed and returned your ballot for the 2026 Local Government Elections, now is the time.

📅 Voting closes on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

Remember to:
✅ Complete your ballot carefully
✉️ Return it before the deadline
🗳️ Make sure your vote is counted

Every vote helps shape the future of the West Coast.

Don't miss your opportunity to have your say.

Find out more about the 2026 Local Government Elections by visiting the Tasmanian Electoral Commission website: https://www.tec.tas.gov.au/

18/10/2026

🌄 A beautiful start to the day on the West Coast!

Taken from Spion Kop yesterday morning, looking south over Queenstown as the morning mist settled between the mountains. The soft sunrise colours made for a pretty special view!

There’s nothing quite like an early morning on the West Coast.

16/10/2026

West Coast Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Director Infrastructure and Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of Council’s infrastructure, operational services and organisational performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, people-focused leader to drive continuous improvement, strengthen operational capability and contribute to a period of organisational renewal.

🔎 For more information visit our website (where you can also submit an online application): https://www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/council/our-council/working-at-council/

16/10/2026

A reminder that the second rates instalment is due to be paid by Friday 30 October.

❓What if I can’t pay the instalment?
Our team can help you work out a payment arrangement that works with your budget. Ratepayers receiving government concessions may also be eligible for a discount – talk to our team or visit our website (link below).

Please don't ignore the instalment due date - we would much rather have a chat with you and work out when you can make payment than not hear from you at all.

For more information/to contact us:

🏣 visit our office at 11 Sticht Street, Queenstown
☎️ call 6471 4700
📩 Email [email protected]
🌐 visit our website: https://www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/residents/property/rates/ (where you can also pay rates online)