The Mayor, Councillors and Staff of the Southern Midlands Council wish all residents a happy and safe Christmas & New Year.
Welcome to the Southern Midlands of Tasmania – where traditional values meet forward-thinking ideas.
The Southern Midlands Council serves as the local government authority for this rural region, encompassing around 4,200 rateable properties and a community of approximately 6,700 residents spread across its diverse districts.
The Municipal Offices and Works Depots at Oatlands and Kempton will close for Christmas on Wednesday 24th December 2025 at 2.00pm and re‐open on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 9.00am.
Posted Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 9.00am
Be prepared if bushfires and weather lead to poor air quality due to smoky conditions.
Posted Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 9.00am
Temporary Road Closure as advertised in the Mercury Saturday 6th December 2025
Posted Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 9.00am
What is STRLUS?
The Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS) is a plan to manage how land is used and developed in Southern Tasmania over the next 25 years. It helps guide growth and change in the region.
Posted Friday, 21 November 2025, 1.00pm
Issued 5.04pm, Sat 13 Dec 2025
