Community Noticeboard

On Flinders, we live in the best place in Tasmania and enjoy a unique island lifestyle, with Council’s overall “community first” attitude at the heart of what we aim to deliver. Council strives to provide the best possible mix of infrastructure, facilities, and services to support the needs of our community, within our financial constraints.

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 July 2024, commencing at 9.30 am.

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 that Flinders Council has attended this event.

A free 8-week program of activities and information at the Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre.

We're excited to invite you to a special community workshop focused on housing.

Surfboard Art, Lantern Making & Movie Day!

Recent rain across the state will see water restrictions on Flinders Island and part the east coast of Tasmania lifted in time for the weekend

Flinders Council is hosting an information session on Wednesday, 22nd May 5:30 pm at the FAEC.

A Special Committee of Council, consisting of community members, councillors, and council staff, was formed to prioritise the maintenance needs of these boat ramps.

RSL Tasmania is proud to announce the launch of VeteranHub, Tasmania’s new one stop shop for Veteran Services.

Updated Procedures at Whitemark Waste Facility

2024 Community Survey

Every dollar raised makes an incredible difference.

Whitemark residents should conserve water and check private properties for leaks with levels at Henderson Dam very low following a warm, dry summer.

Community Grants & Gunn Bequest

We are thrilled to inform you that our Furneaux Islands Ark project has advanced to the second round of consideration under the Growing Regions Grant fund.

We acknowledge that housing is a fundamental issue significantly impacting the well-being and growth of our island community.

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 wind, on the 24 October 2023.

The Annual General Meeting of the Flinders Council will be held in the Flinders Arts & Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 13 December 2023, commencing at 5.00pm

Flinders Council Waste Management Updates

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.

Stay informed and see how we're working together to improve and enhance our community's infrastructure.

Stay informed and see how we're working together to improve and enhance our community's infrastructure.

In an effort to enhance efficiency regarding planning enquiries and assessments, Council has amended its process for planning enquiries and submissions.

DrumMUSTER drop off days hosted on the first Wednesday of every month.

Hosting Visitors the Islander Way Framework

PWS Campfire Restrictions Information

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 generations to come.

The Flinders Council Strategic Plan 2021-2031 was revised in August 2023

The Flinders Island Safe Harbour project is a step closer with additional funding secured to deliver the safe, all-weather recreational marine facility.

Join Mayor Summers as she presents an overview of Council activities for July 2023

If you couldn't make the Furneaux Futures Forum - our Island Vision presentations are online. Watch at our Vimeo Channel.

Eligible organisations can apply for a grant of up to $50,000 (ex-GST) (the maximum grant amount) for eligible project costs.

Flinders Council Mayor, Rachel Summers, believes that The Islander Way project has laid the foundations for a transformative future for Flinders Island.

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 2 Interim Report.

At the December 2022 Council Meeting, the Furneaux Weed Strategy and 5 Year Action Plan 2022 - 2037 was endorsed by Council.

Interviews with Mel Telfer, Ben Backhaus, Lois Ireland, Annie Revie, Peter Rhodes and Wendy Jubb-Stoney.

The Island Life online video series features Kitchen | Lifestyle videos featuring local community members, cooking classes and exercise classes, that celebrate vitality, health and wellbeing.

A summary of the Furneaux Weed Action Program Activities.

The first stage of the improvement the Whitemark Tip Infrastructure is anticipated to be completed by the end of June.

The pre-accelerator is a series of workshops about how to develop a community-led project or business idea using regenerative principles.

With all major construction work on the Henderson Dam upgrade finished, Whitemark residents can now have confidence in their water security.

The NRRA (National Recovery & Resilience Agency) is holding a community outreach event in Whitemark on 26th of May.

The past month has seen the Islander Way project move into an exciting new phase identifying regenerative tourism projects.

Whether or not we realise it, each of us relies on local government services every day — whether it’s for waste, playgrounds, footpaths and roads, or health and other community services. Councils act as a voice for their local communities.

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.

Council is now sending out a monthly e-newsletter. It will include the Ordinal Council Meeting Agenda and general news and updates. If Council does not have your email address and you would like to receive the monthly information, please register at the link below.

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.

Council successful in $1.6 million grant!

The Islander Way

Casual Employment Register

Stage two water restrictions will apply to Whitemark from Saturday 15 January 2022.

$3.6 Million Flinders Island Airport RUNWAY Upgrade IS FULLY COMPLETED

Council has revised the Flinders Council Strategic Plan 2021-2031.

Flinders Island District High School now has a new basketball court after a contribution by TasWater.

SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY works to promote positive mental health and prevent suicide by normalising conversations about mental health and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.

COVID Social Distancing - Flinders Island Style