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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

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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.

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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

STRLUS

Shaping a Positive Tasmania - Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy STRLUS

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. The twelve Councils of the Southern Region along with the Tasmanian Government are updating the STRLUS.

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Posted Thursday, 26 September 2024, 3.00pm

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