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The Draft Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs) open for a 6 week consultation period from 19 September to 1 November 2022.

Developed to guide weed management on the Furneaux Islands over the next 15 years.

Resurfacing Works at Port of Lady Barron tasports.com.au

The initial funding commitment made by the Liberal Federal Government to the Safe Harbour project was $4.8 million

Upcoming Community Meeting regarding Fin Fish Farming

Stabilised Pavements Australia won the $2m to $5m category for the roadworks on Palana road.

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

Mayor Annie Revie has resigned from the role of Councillor and Mayor of the Flinders Municipality, effective 18 July 2022, three months short of her four-year term.

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.

Upcoming Community Meetings regarding Waste and Food Initiatives

Expressions of interest outlining qualifications and experience are now sought for the position by 5 August 2022.

Removal of the desalination plant at Lady Barron

As the closest level of government to the community, councils make decisions every day that impact the lives of all people.

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program

Flinders Council is seeking the services of suitably qualified builders to quote on works associated with building a veterinarian clinic on Flinders Island

Every year Flinders Council supports a variety of community groups, providing funding for specific projects through Community Grants and Gunn Bequest (Sporting Clubs) endowments.

The exciting new phase of the Islander Way project – the business incubator/accelerator program

A summary of the Furneaux Weed Action Program Activities.

The exciting new phase of the Islander Way project – the business incubator/accelerator program

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

Kentish Arts Commerce and Tourism is excited to announce Mural Fest will be taking place between Monday 7th November and Friday 11th November 2022.

The Tasmanian Government is developing the Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2022–2027.

Come along to the Flinders Island Agritourism Field Day!

Come along to the Flinders Island Agritourism Field Day!

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

The Furneaux Maritime History Association invites you to our History Symposium to be held at Lady Barron, in the Lady Barron Memorial Hall, from the 12th to the 14th of August 2022.

The Furneaux Maritime History Association invites you to our History Symposium to be held at Lady Barron, in the Lady Barron Memorial Hall, from the 12th to the 14th of August 2022.

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

Delivered by Warren Groves - ANZAC Day, 25 April, is a day of national remembrance.

In the last year, two key pieces of legislation have been passed by the Tasmanian Government that will have a significant effect on how waste is dealt with on the Island.

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.

Updates from Mayor Annie Revie as published in the Island News

Update regarding the roads on Flinders Island.

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.

Updates to Palana Rd project

Council successful in $1.6 million grant!

Update from Works Department

The Islander Way

Casual Employment Register

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

The COVID@home program has been developed to provide safe and supportive care for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 who are well enough to be treated within the home.

$3.6 Million Flinders Island Airport RUNWAY Upgrade IS FULLY COMPLETED

A complete rebuild of Henderson Dam is taking shape on Flinders Island.

The Flinders Draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) undertook a public exhibition period from 2 June 2021 until 2 August 2021. Representations were invited and accepted until the close of business on 2 August 2021.

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

Summer School Holiday Program 2021

Council’s process to develop a Waste Management Strategy for the Furneaux Islands that guides the way forward for the next four years, has now reached the stage that it can be reviewed by the Community for comment.

The Islander Way is a 2-year project that aims to co-design the future of tourism with and for the community using regenerative tourism principles.