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
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Important Kerbside Waste Collection Update – Effective 1st September 2025
Residents are advised that, starting from 1st September 2025, Veolia will take over as the new contractor for household waste and recycling collection. This change comes following the expiry of the current contract and a thorough tendering process.
Please be assured there will be no changes to collection days or times in any district.
Posted Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 4.00pm
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Seniors Week 2025 - Grilling and Chiling at Chauncy Vale
Join us fir Grilling and Chilling at Chauncy Vale on Thursday 16th October 2025 from 11am to 2 pm
BBQ, coffee and tea provided
RSVP: 14th October 2025 to ccd@southernmidlands.tas.gov.au or call 6254 5050
Posted Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 12.00pm
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Rates and Charges Resolution 2025/2026
2025 / 2026 RATES AND CHARGES RESOLUTION - SOUTHERN MIDLANDS COUNCIL
Posted Friday, 4 July 2025, 9.00am
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Recycle Rewards
Recycle Rewards is a key initiative of the Tasmanian Government which aims to reduce litter and create clean streams of recycled materials that will help build Australia's Circular economy.
Once the network is fully established, there will be a network of 49 refund points across the state, including on King and Flinders Islands.
Posted Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9.00am
Waste Management & Garbage Collection
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Events Calendar
- Royal Launceston Show - Regional Holiday
- Flinders Island Show - Regional Holiday
- Council Meeting – Kempton Council Chambers, 85 Main Street, Kempton
- Royal Hobart Show - Regional Holiday
- Recreation Day - Regional Holiday
- Council Meeting – Oatlands Council Chambers, 71 High Street, Oatlands
- Devonport Show - Regional Holiday
- Council Meeting – Kempton Council Chambers, 85 Main Street, Kempton
- Annual General Meeting – Kempton Council Chambers 85 Main Street, Kempton
- Oatlands Christmas Pageant
- Christmas Day - Statewide Public Holiday
- Boxing Day - Statewide Public Holiday
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