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.
Council advises that as part of its annual road re-surfacing program, works will be undertaken on the section of High Street, Oatlands, between Barrack Street and Esplanade/High Street junction on Wednesday, 18th February 2026.
Posted Friday, 13 February 2026, 1.00pm
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Licence - Dog Control Act 2000 - as advertised in the Mercury Saturday 7th February 2026
Posted Friday, 6 February 2026, 9.00am
If you enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, you will certainly enjoy the Oatlands Highland Gathering
Date: Saturday 21st March 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Callington Park, Oatlands
Posted Friday, 23 January 2026, 3.00pm
Be prepared if bushfires and weather lead to poor air quality due to smoky conditions.
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 5.45am, Tue 17 Feb 2026
