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Flinders Island Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.
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Community grants NOW OPEN
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Future of Local Government Review - Final Report
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Islander Way Framework
2023/24 Seasonal Parks and Wildlife Campfire Restrictions
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Flinders Island Safe Harbour Marine Facility
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Furneaux Weed Strategy Update
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Islander Way - pre-accelerator program
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Council successful in $1.6 million grant!
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Community Recycling Hub
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Flinders Island Community Recycling Hub, we’re thrilled to share the incredible impact the community has made. Since its launch
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Seniors Week 14-20 October 2024
Seniors Week celebrates older Tasmanians and recognises their contributions to our communities. It’s a week of events for older people held across Tasmania. This year, S
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Boat Ramp Update
Seniors Week celebrates older Tasmanians and recognises their contributions to our communities. It’s a week of events for older people held across Tasmania. This year, S
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Rates Resolution 2024/25
The Flinders Council Rates and Charges Policy provides an overview of the rating framework adopted by Council and to increase community awareness of Council’s decision ma
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Flinders Council will be held at the Flinders Arts and Entertainment Centre, Whitemark, Flinders Island on: Wednesday 31
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Sun, 07 Jul 2024
Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly.
Myself, our Deputy Mayor and General Manager attended the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly. This is the first time in a number of years t
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Wed, 24 Jul 2024
live well, live long program
A free 8-week program of activities and information at the Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre. Live Well, Live Long aims to provide older adults with education, res
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Tue, 25 Jun 2024
Community Workshop - Housing
Community Workshop - Housing We know how important housing is for everyone's well-being here on our island. Having a place to call home means stability, which in turn cr
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Tue, 25 Jun 2024
Winter 2024 School Holiday Program
The 2024 Winter School Holiday Program is ready to go. It is essential that you register your childrenfor each event. Please note that children 6 & under need to be acco
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Tue, 25 Jun 2024
Water restrictions to be lifted as rain finally falls
TasWater Media Release 25 June 2024 Recent rain across the state will see water restrictions on Flinders Island and part the east coast of Tasmania lifted in time for t
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Wed, 15 May 2024
On-Line Fraud / Identity Theft
POSTPONED It's become increasingly apparent that Flinders Island isn't immune to the growing threat of online fraud and identity theft. With each passing day, more me
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Thu, 16 May 2024
Boating Committee News
Council received a $120,000 grant from the State Government to upgrade and maintain the three Council-owned boat ramps at Palana, Emita, and Whitemark, and to potentially
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Wed, 15 May 2024
Local2030 Islands Network
report from Sammi GowthorpCommunity Services Coordinator I recently returned from an incredible trip where I was invited to attend the Local2030 Islands Network gatherin
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Mon, 20 May 2024
VeteranHub
RSL Tasmania is proud to announce the launch of VeteranHub, Tasmania’s new one stop shop for Veteran Services. VeteranHub is a complimentary service available to Veteran
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Fri, 17 May 2024
Updated Procedures at Whitemark Waste Facility
Waste inspection/ traffic flow: Bollards, a keep left sign and a stop sign have been placed in line with the tip office. This is to improve traffic flow and remind visit
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024
2024 Community Survey
We invite you to participate in this year’s Community Survey. https://forms.office.com/r/P73C7bbdE7 This is a valuable opportunity to share your thoughts, experience
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Wed, 15 May 2024
Flinders Island Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.
Where: The Bakery, Whitemark Date Thursday 20th JuneTime 10am – 11:00am Details The Flinders Island MPC working cooperatively with the FIAAI Health Promotion Team will
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024
Whitemark residents asked to conserve water
Media Release Whitemark residents should conserve water and check private properties for leaks with levels at Henderson Dam very low following a warm, dry summer. Head
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Community grants NOW OPEN
FURNEAUX ISLANDS COMMUNITY GRANTS & GUNN BEQUEST Every year Flinders Council supports a variety of community groups, providing funding for specific projects through Comm
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Mon, 04 Dec 2023
Vet Clinic Update
We are thrilled to inform you that our Vet Clinic project has advanced to the second round of consideration under the Growing Regions Grant Fund. This is a significant st
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Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Community Brainstorming Project - Housing
We acknowledge that housing is a fundamental issue significantly impacting the well-being and growth of our island community. The limited availability of housing options
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Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Wind Farm Consultation
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy proposed an area in the Bass Strait Region off the coast of Northern Tasmania for offshore renewable energy, including offshore
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Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Annual General Meeting 2023
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Flinders Council will be held: at the Flinders Arts & Entertainment Centre Wednesday 13 December 2023, commencing at 5.00pm.
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Wed, 15 May 2024
Flinders Council Waste update
Waste Updates — April 2024 Facility Maintenance and Operations: Throughout April, the Waste Team continued their efforts in maintaining and operating our waste faciliti
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Future of Local Government Review - Final Report
The Local Government Board (the Board) has handed the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nic Street, the Final Report of the Future of Local Government Review. The Boar
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Roads & Works Update
Infrastructure Report - December 2023 Roads and Drainage focused on repairs and maintenance of both gravel and bitumen roads, including pothole repairs on Reedy Lagoon
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Roads & Works Update
Infrastructure Update – June 2024 In June 2024, the dedicated and hard-working Airport, Works and Services teams continued to deliver critical services to the island whi
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Changes to Planning Enquiries
In an effort to enhance efficiency regarding planning enquiries and assessments, Council has amended its process for planning enquiries and submissions. If you're intere
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023
DrumMUSTER Drop Off Days
We're excited to announce that our drumMUSTER program has returned to the Whitemark Waste Facility. Drop off days will now be exclusively hosted on the first Wednesday
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Islander Way Framework
The Islander Way project has served as a two-year "Living Lab," funded by the Tasmanian Government and supported by both Flinders Council and Visit Northern Tasmania. The
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Fri, 20 Oct 2023
2023/24 Seasonal Parks and Wildlife Campfire Restrictions
Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves will come in to place from 02:00 Saturday 21 October 2023 at identified Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Servi
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Fri, 01 Sep 2023
Tasmanian Positive
All Tasmanians are invited to be part of creating a sustainability strategy for Tasmania. It takes all of us. This is your strategy to ensure the best of Tasmania for ge
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Wed, 23 Aug 2023
Strategic Plan 2021 – 2031
Strategic Plan 2021 – 2031 ‘The Flinders Council Strategic Plan is built upon a clear vision for the future we aspire to create together. It outlines a set of strateg
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Fri, 04 Aug 2023
Flinders Island Safe Harbour Marine Facility
The Flinders Island Safe Harbour project is a step closer with additional funding secured to deliver the safe, all-weather recreational marine facility. Chief Executive
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Fri, 28 Jul 2023
A Minute with the Mayor
A Few Minutes with the Mayor Join Rachel Summers - Flinders Mayor with Council updates for July 2023 Development Services Report Works Update Local Government R
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Wed, 28 Jun 2023
Island Vision Recordings
If you couldn't make the Furneaux Futures Forum - our Island Vision presentations are now online. On the 7th, 8th and 9th of June, in collaboration with FIBI and the V
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Wed, 28 Jun 2023
2023-2024 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants
Grant round - OPEN Applications close on 4 August 2023. https://nrmnorth.org.au/sustainability/Resource-recovery-and-circular-economy-grants How to Apply (nrmnorth.org.
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Mon, 19 Jun 2023
Paving the Way for Community-led Initiatives on Flinders Island
Flinders Council Mayor, Rachel Summers, believes that The Islander Way project has laid the foundations for a transformative future for Flinders Island. “In recent years
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Fri, 21 Apr 2023
Keeping an Island Voice
29 Council Areas reduced to 9 Communities of Interest On the 18th April 2023, the Minister of Local Government, Nic Street, released the Future of Local Government Stage
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Wed, 01 Feb 2023
Furneaux Weed Strategy
At the December 2022 Council Meeting, the Furneaux Weed Strategy and 5 Year Action Plan 2022 - 2037 was endorsed by Council. DOWNLOAD the Strategy Here Background: At
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Fri, 19 Aug 2022
Latitude 40 Podcast
Redesigning tourism on a small island We are proud to announce the release of the podcast series: Latitude 40: Redesigning tourism on a small island as part of the Islan
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Wed, 13 Jul 2022
Island Life Video Series
The Island Life online video series features Kitchen | Lifestyle videos featuring local community members, cooking classes and exercise classes, that celebrate vitality,
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Mon, 30 May 2022
Furneaux Weed Strategy Update
At the end of last year, Flinders Council was successful in funding from the State Government’s Weed Action Fund. Council have engaged two environmental consultants Eve L
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Mon, 30 May 2022
Waste Facility Update
The first stage of improvements to the Whitemark Tip Infrastructure is anticipated to be completed by the end of June. This stage comprises of the building of concrete so
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Mon, 23 May 2022
Islander Way - pre-accelerator program
Following on from the workshops held In April, the Islander Way project team are launching a 'pre-accelerator program' where you can be involved in the next stage of the
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Thu, 12 May 2022
Henderson Dam Update May 2022
With all major construction work on the Henderson Dam upgrade finished, Whitemark residents can now have confidence in their water security. To celebrate this TasWater i
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Tue, 10 May 2022
Community Outreach Event
The NRRA (National Recovery & Resilience Agency) is holding a community outreach event in Whitemark on 26th of May. They have partnered with a number of organisations w
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Wed, 11 May 2022
Islander Way - May Update
The past month has seen the Islander Way project move into an exciting new phase identifying regenerative tourism projects. Roberto Daniele from the Changemakers’ Lab joi
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Mon, 02 May 2022
Let's all shape the future of local government
The Tasmanian Government has commissioned the Local Government Board to undertake a Review of the role, function, and design of local government in Tasmania. The
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Tue, 05 Apr 2022
The Islander Way April News
The last week or so has been particularly busy for the Project Team, with both of us back on the Island. It’s been wonderful catching up after a longer period away than w
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Thu, 10 Mar 2022
Sign Up for the Mailing List
Council is now sending out a monthly e-newsletter. It will include the Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda, general news and updates. If Council does not have your email add
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Thu, 10 Mar 2022
The Islander Way March News
The Islander Way project team has had a busy start to the new year, and Dianne and Sarah are looking forward to their return to the Island this week. Now that the Commu
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Thu, 03 Mar 2022
Council successful in $1.6 million grant!
SUCCESS IN GAINING A $1.6 MILLION GRANT FOLLWING THE 2020 FOOCHOW FIRE The Commonwealth Government offered grants for municipalities that were affected by the 2019/2020
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Tue, 01 Feb 2022
The Islander Way
The first thing you will notice, on Flinders and the Furneaux group of islands, is the breathtaking scenery. In every direction, what you see is like nothing else in the
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Thu, 27 Jan 2022
Casual Employment Register
Did you know that Flinders Council maintains a Casual Employment Register? We are currently accepting Expressions of Interest for casual administration positions
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Wed, 12 Jan 2022
Whitemark Stage 2 Water Restrictions
Stage two water restrictions will apply to Whitemark from Saturday 15 January 2022. This is to ensure the community has a continuous water supply over the warme
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021
$3.6 Million Flinders Island Airport RUNWAY Upgrade IS FULLY COMPLETED
Residents and visitors to Flinders Island and the Furneaux Islands are now benefiting from the $3.6 million federal funding which enabled the Airport to continue to opera
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Sat, 29 Jul 2023
Flinders Council Strategic Plan 2021-2031
Revised Strategic Plan 2021 – 2031 ‘The Flinders Council Strategic Plan is built upon a clear vision for the future we aspire to create together. It outlines a set of s
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Tue, 01 Jun 2021
Students enjoy new basketball court on Flinders Island
Flinders Island District High School now has a new basketball court after a contribution by TasWater. While working on the Henderson Dam upgrade on the island, we have b
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Thu, 20 May 2021
Speak up Stay ChatTY
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY works to promote positive mental health and prevent suicide by normalising conversations about mental health and encouraging people to seek hel
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Mon, 15 Mar 2021
COVID Social Distancing - Flinders Island Style
Wombats and Wallabies Social Distancing Flyers We produced these 'island-style' messaging posters for our local community during COVID #KeepOurCommunitySafe Dow
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Thu, 16 May 2024
Whitemark Tip Hours
Whitemark Tip Hours Monday 1:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:00am - 10:00am Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am Thursday 7:00am - 10:00am Friday 1:30pm -
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