Southern Midlands Council

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.

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    Australia Day Awards 2026

    Congratulations to the following recipients who will be presented Australia Day Awards by Mayor Edwin Batt.

    Citizen of the Year: Lucy Blackwell
    Community Event of the Year: Tunnack Fire Brigade Annual Christmas Party

    The Award Ceremony and Family Barbecue will be held at the Broadmarsh Hall 1218 Elderslie Road, Broadmarsh on Monday 26th January 2026.  The Awards Ceremony will begin at 11am

    Australia Day Awards 2026 Flyer

    Posted Thursday, 18 December 2025, 8.00am

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    Christmas & New Year Arrangements 2025/2026

    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.

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    Posted Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 9.00am

  • Community Forum

    Contaminated Coloured Sand

    Following recent media in relation to contaminated coloured sand. The following information is provided.

    Southern Waste Solutions are accepting small quantities (Larger amounts by arrangement) SWS is accepting the sand free of charge: The sand must be double bagged and tied. prior to taking to their facility at 129 Derwent Park Road, Derwent Park.

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    Posted Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 9.00am

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