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.
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
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.
Posted Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 9.00am
The new Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility requires a Discretionary planning approval from Southern Midlands Council (the Planning Authority). The development application must be publicly advertised for a period not exceeding 14 days, from 17th November with the plans and reports available for the public to view online and at Council’s offices in Kempton and Oatlands.
Posted Monday, 17 November 2025, 7.00am
In September 2024, Recreation/Landscape Architects, Inspiring Place were contracted to undertake the following tasks as part of the re-development of Flour Mill Park in Campania
Posted Friday, 24 October 2025, 2.00pm
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
Issued 4.40am, Sat 29 Nov 2025
