Welcome to the Southern Midlands of Tasmania, where a blend of good old fashioned values and modern ideas co-exist. The Southern Midlands Council is a rural local government authority with approximately 3,800 rateable properties and 6,000 persons scattered throughout the districts.
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.
Posted Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8.00am
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (HIGHWAYS) ACT 1982
HIGH STREET & BARRACK STREET OATLANDS
SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2025
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 19 (1) (c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, High Street, Oatlands between Victoria Street and Dulverton Street, Oatlands will be closed to all classes of traffic on Saturday 5th April 2025 between the hours of 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
Posted Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1.00pm
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.
To book please select read more
Posted Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1.00pm
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.
Posted Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2.00pm
If you enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo, you will certainly enjoy the Oatlands Highland Gathering on Saturday 5th April 2025 from 9.30am to 4.00pm at the Callington Park Oatlands
Posted Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8.40am
Issued 5.40am, Thu 3 Apr 2025
