Southern Midlands Council

Welcome to the Southern Midlands of Tasmania, where a blend of good old fashioned values and modern ideas co-exist. The Southern Midlands Council is a rural local government authority with approximately 3,800 rateable properties and 6,000 persons scattered throughout the districts.

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  • Anzac Day

    Anzac Day Services

    Anzac Day Services 25th April 2025.
    A Dawn Service will take place at 6:00 AM at the War Memorial, located at the Oatlands Council Chambers, followed by a Commemorative Service at 11:00 AM.

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    Posted Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 3.00pm

  • Easter Image

    Easter Closure

    The Mayor, Councillors and Staff of the Southern Midlands Council wish everyone a Happy and Safe Easter.

    Council Offices and Depots will close for the Easter Period on Thursday 17th April 2025 at 4:30pm and re-open at 9:00am on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.

    For any emergencies only during this period, please phone our after hours emergency number 0419 325 405.

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    Posted Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8.00am

  • School Holiday Program

    School Holiday Program April 2025

    The April School Holiday Program is now open for Bookings
     

    Spaces are limited so book early. Bookings close at 4pm on Monday 14th April 2025.

    Bookings will only be accepted via our online booking form.

    To book please select read more

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    Posted Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1.00pm

  • Latest News Calicivirus

    Calicivirus Release and Rabbit Management

    The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tasmania) has recently conducted a calicivirus release around Bagdad/Mangalore and Pontville area on March 3rd, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to manage wild rabbit populations.

    These releases aim to provide relief to landowners and land managers by reducing rabbit numbers. However, as calicivirus is a naturally occurring virus, its success in the environment cannot be guaranteed. While Biosecurity Tasmania has chosen the most suitable time for this release, there will always be a percentage of rabbits that remain unaffected. Research indicates that without further management, surviving rabbits can rapidly repopulate under favourable conditions.

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    Posted Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2.00pm

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