Southern Midlands Council

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.

Latest News

Have your say on proposed changes to Service Tasmania opening hours

Have your say on proposed changes to Service Tasmania opening hours

Service Tasmania is consulting on proposed changes to opening hours at our Campbell Town, Currie, Oatlands, Queenstown and Whitemark service centres to better align services with customer demand and ensure sustainable delivery into the future. During this time, we are seeking community feedback on the proposed changes, including which days of the week would best suit each service centre to open and meet local needs.

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Posted Monday, 14 September 2026, 8.00am
Have your say on proposed changes to Service Tasmania opening hours

Have your say on proposed changes to Service Tasmania opening hours

Service Tasmania is consulting on proposed changes to opening hours at our Campbell Town, Currie, Oatlands, Queenstown and Whitemark service centres to better align services with customer demand and ensure sustainable delivery into the future. During this time, we are seeking community feedback on the proposed changes, including which days of the week would best suit each service centre to open and meet local needs.

Your feedback will directly inform the final operating arrangements for each location.

For more details and to have your say between 14 September and 2 October 2026 by completing the community consultation survey or leaving us a voice message on (03) 6169 9060.

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Posted Monday, 14 September 2026, 8.00am
Bird Flu Information

Looking for information about bird flu? Use the links below to find the latest updates and advice relevant to you, including what to do if you find sick or dead birds, information for poultry and bird owners, wildlife guidance and human health advice.

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Posted Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 9.00am
WOODSDALE HALL - MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Woodsdale Community Memorial Hall Management Committee will be held on Monday, 14th September 2026 commencing at 7.00 p.m. at the Woodsdale Community Memorial Hall, 2310 Woodsdale Road, Woodsdale. All residents of the Southern Midlands Municipal area are invited to attend.

T Kirkwood
General Manager

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Posted Friday, 21 August 2026, 3.00pm
2026 / 2027 RATES AND CHARGES RESOLUTION - SOUTHERN MIDLANDS COUNCIL

THAT under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Fire Service Act 1979, the Southern Midlands Council has made the following rates and charges upon rateable land within the municipal area of Southern Midlands (“the municipal area”):

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Posted Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 9.00am