Central Highlands Council

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥'𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗦

Each local council maintains a list of people who are eligible to vote even if they don’t live in that municipal area. You may be eligible to be on a general manager’s roll if:

- you own or occupy land in a municipal area different from where you are enrolled on the state electoral roll, or
- you are the nominated representative of a corporate body which owns or occupies land in the municipal area.

To enrol under these special provisions, you need to complete the appropriate enrolment form and return it to the general manager of the relevant council:

Local government enrolment form for owner/occupiershttps://www.tec.tas.gov.au/local-government/assets/LG_General_Managers_Roll_Enrolment_Form_(non-resident).pdf, or Local government enrolment form for corporate bodieshttps://www.tec.tas.gov.au/local-government/assets/LG_General_Managers_Roll_Enrolment_Form_(corporation_nominee).pdf

To be enrolled under these special provisions you need to ensure that the general manager for the council in which you are enrolling has your completed enrolment form before the rolls close at 𝟲𝗽𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

04/09/2026

Hazardous Household Waste

Do you have unwanted chemicals sitting in the shed, garage or under the sink?

You can dispose of them safely and for free on Saturday 12 September at the Central Highlands Council Depot at Bothwell.

Accepted items include household cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, old fuel, acids, poisons and even vapes. Bring the chemicals in their original containers, if possible, with lids sealed tightly or double-bagged for travelling.

For more information, visit the website https://www.taswastesouth.tas.gov.au/hhw or contact the team at [email protected] or phone 0477 844 249.

03/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along and joined us for yesterday's special event commemorating the Bothwell Ambulance Service and celebrating the retirements of Wayne Doran OAM, Tony Johnston and Heather Allcock.

The event was co-hosted by Mayor Lou Triffitt and Garry White, Director of Operations South Ambulance Tasmania, acknowledging the outstanding contributions and dedicated service of these respected members of our community.

As we celebrate the service and commitment of these valued volunteers, Ambulance Tasmania and Council are also working together to support and rebuild volunteer numbers for this vital service in Bothwell.

There are several upcoming opportunities for community members to learn more and get involved:

🚑 Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from Bothwell residents who would like to undertake free Advanced First Aid training in Bothwell.

To register your interest, please contact Council's Community Development Officer, Kat Cullen: 📧 [email protected] 📞 03 6286 3201

🚑 Ambulance Tasmania will be holding a Bothwell Station Open Day on Friday, 25 September, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet with Ambulance Tasmania, ask questions about the role, learn about the training process, and find out how you can support this important community service.
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03/09/2026

Traffic Diversion

Traffic is currently being diverted through Fourteen Mile Road and Victoria Valley Road due to the fire at the Tungatinah Power Station.

Caution needs to be taken on these roads because the roads are unsealed and may have loose gravel and corrugation in places.

Fourteen Mile Road is used by log trucks and Victoria Valley Road is recommended as a preferred route.

Forest stakeholders are using UHF radio channel 40.

01/09/2026

📣 You're Invited!

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Bothwell Ambulance Service Thank You Event this Thursday at 10:30am at Bothwell Hall.

Join us as we recognise the outstanding service of recently retired volunteers Wayne Doran OAM, Tony Johnston and Heather Allcock, and celebrate the important contribution the Volunteer Ambulance Service and its volunteers have made to our community.

If you haven’t RSVP'd yet, please get in touch. If you know someone who has been involved with the volunteer service and hasn't received an invitation, we’d love to hear from you.

We'll also be sharing updates on opportunities to re-establish the Bothwell Ambulance Service, upcoming training pathways, and expressions of interest for Advanced First Aid training. Plus, save the date for the Bothwell Station Open Day on Friday 25 September, 10:30am to 2:30pm, where community members can come along, ask lots of questions, learn what the volunteer role entails, and find out more about the training process.

We hope to see you there! 🚑💙

28/08/2026

On Tuesday, Council brought together representatives from key stakeholder organisations to review and update the Municipal Emergency Management Plan.

The meeting also marked the establishment of the new Municipal Emergency Management Committee, reinforcing our commitment to emergency preparedness, coordination and response across the region.

Representatives attended from Tasmania Police Tasmania SES Tasmania Fire Service Department of Premier and Cabinet Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service Inland Fisheries Service, Australian Red Cross - Tasmania and Ambulance Tasmania

Council's Municipal Emergency management Committee comprises:
• Chairperson: Mayor Lou Triffitt
• Chair Proxy: General Manager Stephen Mackey
• Municipal Coordinator: Jason Branch
• Deputy Municipal Coordinator: Barry Harback
• Municipal Recovery Coordinator: Deputy General Manager Adam Wilson
• Deputy Municipal Recovery Coordinator: Katrina Brazendale

Council thanks all participating agencies and committee members for their commitment to working together to build a safer, more resilient community.

28/08/2026

** UPDATE - Owner Found
Keys - Found in Bothwell Cemetery. Please contact our Bothwell Office on 6259 5503 or afterhours 0428 770 194

25/08/2026

*** REUNITED***
🐾 FOUND DOG – PLEASE SHARE 🐾
Male Staffy found in Bothwell today (25 August).
📞 If this is your dog, or you know who may own him, please contact Council on 6259 5503.

24/08/2026

🚑 REMINDER | Community Thank You Morning Tea 🚑

A reminder to join Central Highlands Council and Ambulance Tasmania for a special morning tea celebrating the dedicated volunteers of the Bothwell Ambulance Volunteer Group.

Volunteers have played a vital role in supporting our community over many years, and this event is an opportunity to thank all those who have generously given their time, care and commitment to helping others.

We will be giving special recognition to three long-serving volunteers who have recently retired:

⭐ Wayne Doran ASM
⭐ Heather Allcock
⭐ Tony Johnston

Their years of dedication and service have left a lasting impact on our community, and we look forward to acknowledging their outstanding contribution.

📅 Thursday, 3 September 2026
🕥 10.30am to 12.00pm
📍 Bothwell Hall

Everyone is welcome to attend and help us celebrate and thank these valued community volunteers.

Please RSVP for catering purposes: 📧 [email protected]
📞 6286 3202
💬 Message us on Facebook
🏢 Or visit either Council office

We look forward to coming together as a community to recognise the incredible contribution of the Bothwell Ambulance Volunteer Group and to extend a special thank you to Wayne, Heather and Tony for their many years of service.