Kingborough Council

12/06/2026

🐴 Saddle up, Kingborough!

Did you know Kingborough has almost 40km of trails (one way) that are open to horse riders?
That means around half of Kingborough’s entire trail network is horse rider friendly!

If you're looking for your next ride, you’ve got plenty of beautiful places to explore.

Here are some fantastic tracks you and your horse can enjoy:
📍 Tramway Hill Track – 0.6 km one way
📍 Margate Tramway Track – 1.5 km one way
📍 Barretta Reserve Tracks – 3 km
📍 Harts Hill – 1.2 km one way
📍 Manuka Hills – 1.8 km one way

Let us know which one if your favourite local trail!

For more information on Kingborough Tracks and Trails, please visit: https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/recreation-facilities/tracks-trails/

🐴 Tips from TRAC: Sharing the trails safely

The Trail Riders’ Action Club Inc. (TRAC) is a Kingborough based group working in partnership with Kingborough Council to identify, open and maintain off road trail links for public use, whether on horseback, on foot or by bike.

To help everyone enjoy the trails safely, please follow these simple guidelines:
✅ Right of way
• Horse riders have priority and then walkers. Bike riders give way to both.
✅ Ride responsibly
• Keep horses and bikes at a controlled speed
• Slow down for corners and blind spots
✅ Trail courtesy
• On narrow sections, walkers and horse riders may step aside to allow bikes to pass
• If unsure, bike riders should stop and allow horses to pass
• When passing others, use your voice to alert other trail users of your presence, slow to their speed and be prepared to stop

For more information or to join TRAC, visit 👉 http://trackingborough.org.au/ or follow TRAC on Facebook.

GPP

12/06/2026

Safer speed limit on the Channel Highway, south of Margate 👇

This speed limit change extends the existing 60km/h speed limit south of Margate by approximately 420 metres towards Barretta.

🚧Why the change? 🚧

The speed limit change follows a community submission for a speed review.

Our assessment supported a safer speed limit in this area because of several crashes involving vehicles turning in and out of driveways and intersections.

🚧How will the lowered speed help improve safety? 🚧

It will help reduce the risk of crashes by allowing drivers more time to safely turn on and off the highway and giving them more time to stop to prevent a crash.

🚧When does the change come into effect? 🚧

The changed speed limit will come into effect once the new speed limit signs have been installed, which is expected to be during the week starting Monday, 15 June 2026. ‘New speed limit ahead’ signs will also be placed to warn road users of the change.

REMINDER 👇

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12/06/2026

🎬 The Merger - Refugee Week Film Screening
📅 Friday, 19 June
🕕 Doors open 5.30pm | Film starts 6pm
📌 Kingborough Community Hub

Join us for a heart-warming Australian comedy this Refugee Week.
Set in a struggling country town, The Merger tells the story of a local footy team on the brink of folding, who turn to newly arrived refugees to stay afloat. Reflecting this year’s theme, A Million Stories, the film highlights how connection and community grow when people are truly welcomed.

🎟 $5 (includes light refreshments)
(M rating – recommended for ages 15+)

Enjoy a multicultural treat while you watch this funny, thoughtful and deeply human story.

📞 Bookings: 6211 8200 or [email protected]
👉 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/refugee-week-move-the-merger

EVT

12/06/2026

Youth Survey closing soon! 💬

There’s still time for young people aged 12–25 to share their thoughts with Kingborough Council.

If you live, study, work, or spend time in Kingborough, we want to hear from you!

Your feedback will help guide future services and programs so they better reflect what matters to young people.

👉 Take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6V32C98
⚠ Survey closes on Monday, 15 June 2026

📷 Members of Youth Action Kingborough (YAK)

EVT

12/06/2026

👑 Step inside the story of a Queen this weekend

The Audience- Starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II
📌 Kingborough Community Hub
📅 Sunday, 14 June 🕑2pm

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, this acclaimed National Theatre Live production stars Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play directed by Stephen Daldry.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.artscreenevents.com.au/all-events/theaudience

EVT

11/06/2026

🌊 High tide dates to watch in Snug

Recent flooding has highlighted the risk of coastal inundation in parts of Snug, particularly during periods of very high tides.

To help residents better understand these risks, Kingborough Council has partnered with the Tasmania State Emergency Service (SES) to deliver a Snug Storm and Flood Ready information flyer to the community this week.

The flyer sets out the predicted high tides dates in June, July and August:
📅 June 13–18
📅 July 11–16
📅 August 9–12
🗓 Refer to the photo for dates and expected high tide heights.

Low-lying coastal areas, such as Snug Foreshore, Lower Snug/Old Station Road and Coningham, may be affected during these periods. Flooding is more likely if high tides coincide with storms, heavy rainfall or low-pressure systems.

Now is a good time to check your flood risk, review your emergency plan and stay informed.

Learn more and access local flood information via the SES website:
👉 https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/flood-plan/dentrecasteaux/

EMG

11/06/2026

🐞 Channel Talks: Want to learn more about the plants and wildlife around you?

Join us for a free session designed to help you better understand your local reserve or even your own backyard.

📅 Tuesday, 30 June
⏰ 11am – 12noon
📍 Woodbridge Hall

Hear from Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, about:
🌱 Identifying native Tasmanian plants and animals
🌱 Where to find them in your local area
🌱 Simple ways to create ‘backyard biodiversity’
🌱 The health benefits of spending time in nature
🌱 Council programs that can help you get involved

☕ Free morning tea provide

This free talk for seniors is part of Kingborough Council’s Positive Ageing program.

✅ Book your spot and come along!
https://events.humanitix.com/channel-talks-skill-yourself-up-in-nature

EVT

11/06/2026

Free Hands-on Makers Lab for Children
📌Kingborough Community Hub
📅Saturday 13 June
🕙10.30am - 1.30pm

Suitable for children aged 4-12
*Children must be accompanied by an adult

No bookings required, just come along and join the fun!
ℹ️ For more information contact Scott: [email protected]

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To celebrate the International Day of Play, we are hosting a free, hands-on makers lab session designed to spark creativity, curiosity and imagination.

Children will have the chance to:
- Deconstruct and repurpose old appliances
- Build with timber and real tools
- Design and create using cardboard cutting machines

The makers lab is all about hands-on exploration, problem solving and creative thinking in a safe and supportive environment. Children can invent, experiment and build alongside the adults who accompany them, learning together through play.

Led by an experienced team from CatholicCare Tasmania Early Learning and Care', this session offers a fun, meaningful and engaging learning experience for children of all abilities.

Where: Kingborough Community Hub Terrace
When: Saturday 13 June
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Who: Children aged 4 to 12 years (Children must be accompanied by an adult)

No bookings required. Simply come along on the day!

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Please note: This is an outdoor undercover space, so bring warm clothing if needed.
Come along and celebrate the joy of play, creativity and making.

11/06/2026

Kingborough Council Meeting

The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, 15 June from 5.30pm onwards.

Officers Reports to Planning Authority
- Development Application for Manager's Residence at 1 Lumeah Road, Adventure Bay

Officer Reports to Council
- AGM Notice of Motion Response - Supporting Residents to Improve Energy Efficiency
- Rates and Charges Policy Update
- Operational and Capital Budget and Rates Resolution 2026/27
- Nomination of Licensed Person

Find the full agenda here:
📄https://assets.kingborough.tas.gov.au/uploads/2026/06/Agenda-No.-11-15-June-2026-Public-Copy.pdf

For more information:
ℹ https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/council/council-meetings/

To watch the livestream visit:
⏯ https://www.youtube.com//streams

GPP

11/06/2026

Reminder: Closure date extended for Mountain Bike Park and Dog Areas

Council has secured extensions with contractors at the Kingborough Sports Precinct, with several facilities now set to close on:

📅 Monday, 22 June 2026:
• Mountain Bike Park and Pump Track
• Kingston View off-lead dog area (including the greyhound area)

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026:
• Southern Obedience Club training area

These extensions help minimise the gap between closures and the opening of new facilities.

What’s next?
🚲 The Mountain Bike Park and pump track will be rebuilt with similar features after the AFL High Performance Centre is complete. A temporary pump track will also be installed at Kingston Park later this year.
🐾 The Development Application was approved for the new Off-Lead Dog Area at 34 Maddocks Road, Kingston at a recent Council Meeting and work has commenced.

We appreciate your patience as works progress and continue to shape the future of the Kingborough Sports Precinct.

🌐 Learn more and sign up for updates: https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/development/transform-kingston/kingston-twin-ovals-afl-hpc-project/

📩 For more information, contact the project team: [email protected]

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