Dorset Council

30/10/2026

📸 Show off Dorset through your lens!

Northern Tasmania Development Corporation is inviting photographers to capture the people, places, landscapes, wildlife and experiences that make Northern Tasmania special, with a $200 regional award available for Dorset. Entries close Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Check out the shared post below for details and get snapping! 📷

Capture Northern Tasmania. Share your story. Entries are open to amateur and professional photographers aged 18 years and over, with photographs showcasing the people, places, landscapes, wildlife and experiences of Northern Tasmania. Competition dates and prizes Entries open: 25th September 2026Ent...

29/10/2026

💦 Could an indoor pool be part of Dorset’s future?

Council has commenced a feasibility assessment to explore the possibilities and better understand what an indoor aquatic facility could look like for our community.

🔗 Read more on Council's website

Dorset residents are a step closer to understanding the opportunities and challenges of developing an indoor aquatic facility, with Council announcing the commencement of an Indoor Pool Feasibility Assessment and the appointment of a specialist consultant Planning to undertake the work.

28/10/2026

Fire permits are now required statewide from 2am today. See original post from Tasmania Fire Service for more details ⬇️

A statewide Fire Permit Period will start at 2am tomorrow, Thursday, 29 October, 2026.

This means fire permits will be required across the state from this time.

If you have a property and you wish to conduct a burn (larger than 1 cubic metre in size) on your property, you will need to apply for a free fire permit, by submitting an application online at https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/total-fire-bans-fire-permits-burn-registrations/ or free-call 1800 000 699.

During a Fire Permit Period, a permit is required by individuals intending to light a fire for burning vegetation or for a similar purpose. Permits are also required for fires at a sawmill or factory for burning wood waste or other flammable material.

Fires for cooking, warmth or disposal of garden waste do not require a permit provided that:
• It is one cubic metre or less in size.
• The fire is not lit in peat, humus or marram grass.
• The fire is attended by a responsible adult at all times until it is extinguished.
• All flammable material is removed for at least three metres radius from the fire.

Reminder: All fires lit in the open at any time of the year should be registered with the Tasmania Fire Service online via https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/total-fire-bans-fire-permits-burn-registrations/ or free-call 1800 000 699.

Remember:
• Some local government authorities prohibit backyard burning in residential areas.
• Fire may only be lit with the authority of the landowner.
• Fires must not be allowed to spread to neighbouring property.
• Neighbours should be informed of an intention to light a fire.

28/10/2026

🏆 Know someone who deserves to be recognised?

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Dorset Australia Day Awards, celebrating the individuals, groups and events that make a real difference in our community.

It could be a friend, colleague, club member, community group or one of those wonderful quiet achievers who simply gets on with helping others.

Nominations are open for:
⭐ Citizen of the Year
⭐ Young Citizen of the Year
⭐ Community Event of the Year

Nominations close at 5pm on Wednesday, 16 December 2026.

👉 Nominate someone who deserves to be celebrated

Nominations are now open for the Dorset Council Australia Day Awards.

28/10/2026

UPDATE: 12:18pm - our phone system is back up and running. Thanks for your patience

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📞 Phone System Outage

We’re experiencing an issue with Council’s phone system and are working to have it fixed as soon as possible.

📧 In the meantime, email is still available. For anything urgent, please contact [email protected]

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

27/10/2026

Voting has now closed for Tasmania’s 2026 local government elections.

Ballot papers are now being extracted from envelopes and the data-entry process used to count councillor ballots will commence this evening.

Mayor and deputy mayor ballots are counted by hand, which will commence tomorrow. Results will be published progressively from tomorrow, 28 October, and will continue over the coming week, at tec.tas.gov.au/results.

More information about the results process is available at tec.tas.gov.au/faq.

26/10/2026

We’re hiring! 🚜🔧

Dorset Council is seeking a Plant and Fleet Technical Coordinator to join our team.

If you have strong technical knowledge and are looking for an opportunity to support Council’s plant and fleet operations, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more about the role and how to apply on our website 🔗 https://www.dorset.tas.gov.au/plant-and-fleet-technical-coordinator

25/10/2026

💦 Pool season is back!

We’re excited to share that the Scottsdale Aquatic Centre will open this Friday. 🏊‍♂️☀️

23/10/2026

📍 Help Shape Scottsdale's Future

Dorset Council is excited to announce the commencement of the Scottsdale Master Plan, a significant project that will help guide the future growth, development and vitality of our town.

The project will establish a long-term vision for Scottsdale, supporting investment, enhancing public spaces, strengthening the town centre and creating opportunities for future economic development while retaining the character and identity our community values.

Community input will play a vital role in shaping the Master Plan, with opportunities for residents, businesses and stakeholders to share ideas and contribute throughout the project.

To learn more about the project and stay up to date with upcoming engagement opportunities, visit Council's Scottsdale Master Plan 🔗

Dorset Council is pleased to announce the commencement of the Scottsdale Master Plan, an important project that will help shape the future growth, development and vitality of Scottsdale.

21/10/2026

⏰ Reminder: Voting Closes Soon!

The 2026 Local Government Elections close next Tuesday, 27 October.

To ensure your vote is received on time, completed ballot papers can be dropped off at the Dorset Council Office up until 2:00pm on Tuesday, 27 October.

Don't leave it to the last minute. Complete your ballot and return it as soon as possible to have your say in the future of our community.

For more information about the 2026 Local Government Elections, visit the Tasmanian Electoral Commission website https://bit.ly/3U5njxv