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Applications for funding for 2025/2026 are open and will close COB Monday 30th June

“On behalf of the Flinders Island community, I congratulate Jess Teesdale on her successful campaign for the seat of Bass,” Mayor Rachel Summers said.

It’s a time to gather - at dawn, in silence, by memorials that carry the weight of memory - and to reflect on the values the Anzacs showed us: courage, mateship, and quiet strength.

Last week, the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) launched the Lift the Tone campaign, an initiative aimed at tackling the growing abuse and intimidation faced by elected representatives across the state.

You will have noticed the graders are busy when it rains substantially.  

The 2025 Airport Emergency Exercise, held on Monday 14 April, was a resounding success, bringing together approximately 45 participants from multiple response agencies.

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Business Tasmania is excited to share this special update for Flinders Island to keep you informed about the programs and services available to help your business thrive.

Casual Community Development Officer position at Flinders Council is now open for applications. Join our team!

Focuses on improving public access to community use facilities.

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Casual Community Development Officer position at Flinders Council is now open for applications. Join our team!

The Flinders Council Office and Visitor Information Centre will be closed from Friday 18 April and will reopen Wednesday 23 April. Please note, we’ll also be closed on ANZAC Day.

Casual Community Development Officer position at Flinders Council is now open for applications. Join our team!

Flinders Council extends its gratitude to Cr Peter Rhodes for his commitment and service to the Flinders Island community following his resignation as Councillor, effective Monday 3 February 2025.

30 and 31 March: Flinders Island

The Works & Services team is continuing essential infrastructure improvements across the island to enhance safety, accessibility, and road conditions. Here’s what’s coming up:

The Flinders Island Airport Revitalisation Project addresses critical infrastructure needs at the Flinders island Airport to ensure its continued operation for our community and support our region’s emergency services, businesses and tourism industry.

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

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

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.

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

Casual Employment Register

COVID Social Distancing - Flinders Island Style