Flinders Council in Whitemark, Tasmania, Australia | Community organisation

Flinders Council

Locality: Whitemark, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6359 5001

Address: 4 Davies St 7255 Whitemark, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.flinders.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Life’s a Beach. Rambling walks on our many beautiful island beaches with fun-loving dogs racing into the waves.. What’s good for dogs and their people CAN be good for everyone. Petiquette Checklist: * Is my dog under control and not being a nuisance to other people or other dogs? * Are their nesting birds around?... Dogs, birds, and beaches can go together providing dogs are kept near the water’s edge and away from the high tide mark where beach-nesting birds have their nests. * Minimising disturbance to birds such as oystercatchers and small shorebirds is important because their numbers are declining. These birds nest directly on beaches or in dunes. Come along to a get together of dogs and their owners to discuss dog use areas and how dogs and birds can share our beaches. SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 9:00am - Holloway Park - Lady Barron 11:30am - Whitemark Showground FREE DOGGIE SNACKS & LEAD GIVEAWAYS I’m a wet sand walker and I don’t chase chicks! BirdLife Tasmania Dogs' Homes of Tasmania

23.01.2022 The Works Crew is busy replacing the urban drainage line outlet on Bluff Track. Please be advised the track will be closed until Friday 4:30pm - Thanks for sharing the pics Poschy

23.01.2022 Updated information for travellers to Flinders Island.

23.01.2022 The fourth major survey for The Tasmania Project is now open. The project’s aim is to understand how people living in Tasmania are experiencing COVID-19 and their opinions regarding Tasmania’s future, with findings made available on The Tasmania Project website.

23.01.2022 If you would like to volunteer an hour to assist with aluminium can sorting to raise funds for Flinders Island District High School please give us a call on 6359 5001 Thanks!

22.01.2022 Flinders Council Office will be closed today from 1:45pm to 3:00pm to allow staff to attend the funeral of Michelle Rhodes. Thank you

21.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who braved the elements to attend the dog’s breakfast events at Lady Barron and Whitemark last Sunday. Flinders is very fortunate to not only have the amazing birdlife that we do on the Island but also the dedication of amazing professionals such as Eric Woehler who regularly visits the island to document bird statistics. This expedition was centred around the Hooded Plover and the international significance of the numbers sustained on Flinders Is...land. Further information may be found at: https://birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlife-tasmania or on their facebook page BirdLife Tasmania A few Shorebirds identification brochures are still available at Council. As Eric’s work is totally voluntary, funds to support BirdLife Tas are raised through donation and the sale of tea towels printed with our shorebirds. If you would like to grab a tea towel and support BirdLife Tas, please pop into The Purple Swamphen and grab one or two!!

20.01.2022 New Council Development Applications have been listed on the Council website Please visit https://www.flinders.tas.gov.au/current-advertising

20.01.2022 2021 Wombat Calendars and postcards are here! A4, spiral bound, lots of space for writing in, Tasmanian made Thanks heaps @nobleink_designandprint we love t...hem These are selling fast, and we won't be ordering any more this year. Purchase in store or order online https://checkout.square.site/buy/PUAUVAMICS3CQ5YOWXHOYXRM Calendars $29 each, postage within Aus $12 for 1-5, $15 for 6 or more. 100% of proceeds to @flindersislandwombat for feed & cleaning supplies. This is Kate's main fundraiser for the year. If you've visited the island and enjoyed meeting her wombats please consider supporting these funny little creatures! #flindersisland #visitflindersisland #flindersislandwombat #nobleink_designandprint #tasmanianmade #wombatcalendar #wombatsofinstagram #wombatlove

20.01.2022 The next Cash 4 Cans sorting day will be Monday 21st December at the Whitemark Tip 1:00pm 3:00pm. If you would like to volunteer a couple of hours to assist with can sorting to raise funds for Flinders Island District High School please email [email protected]

20.01.2022 If you are now in Tasmania and have been in South Australia at any time since Saturday 7 November 2020 (revised from Monday 9 November 2020), you should immediately self-isolate in your residence or accommodation. People who have registered with Tas-e-travel will be contacted by SMS with further advice.

19.01.2022 Lady Barron's new War Memorial Garden this morning hosted its first Remembrance Day Ceremony. Thank you to all who were able to attend.

17.01.2022 Tasmanian Public Health officials continue to monitor COVID-19 developments in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales (NSW). This information informs our loca...l response. Tonight, Queensland ends its three-day lockdown of the Greater Brisbane. This action was taken to prevent spread from a case with a highly infectious strain of coronavirus. Queensland Health has done extensive contact tracing and testing around this case and has so far identified no new cases. High rates of testing in the wider Brisbane population have not detected locally acquired cases. These findings provide reassurance that persons who may be at higher risk of acquiring infection directly from the case have been identified and are being managed to contain the risk. Because of this, Tasmania is changing our advice to people who arrived in Tasmania before 9am on 8 January and who were in the Greater Brisbane area on or after 2 January. These people no longer need to self-isolate and may resume their normal activities in Tasmania. The risk to people who were in Brisbane from 8 January onwards is less certain but will become clearer this week as the ongoing investigations of Queensland Health progress. Because of the this, Greater Brisbane remains classified as a high-risk area. This means that any person who arrived in Tasmania after 9am on 8 January and was in the Greater Brisbane area on or after 2 January is still required to quarantine. If you been in the Greater Brisbane area since 2 January please check the contact tracing alerts at https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing. If you have been at any of these places at the dates and times, contact the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 to arrange a test. Queensland Health has also identified three sites in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant on 6 January and Purple Palate Cellars and Woolworths on 7 January as locations where persons who were there should self-isolate and get tested. Earlier today Victoria reported no new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 for the fourth day in a row, while NSW Health reported four locally-acquired cases three linked to the Berala cluster and one from Mount Druitt which is under investigation. People now in Tasmania who have been in Victoria or NSW since December 26 should continue to check the latest list of COVID case locations. The Victorian list is at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks, the NSW list is at https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. If you were at any of the listed sites at the specified date and time, please contact the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 for further advice. If you get any cold or flu symptoms, even mild, please contact the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 to arrange a test. Visit www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au for the latest Tasmanian information.

15.01.2022 Flinders Island District High School celebrating National NAIDOC Week 2020 Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #communityspirit

13.01.2022 Council Closure details over the Christmas period. Local business opening hours, Whitemark Tip opening hours and Emergency contact details. Have a very Merry Christmas! :)

13.01.2022 As of today, all people entering our Council facilities will need to use the "Check in Tas" app (aged over 16 years and in the venue 15 minutes or more) Please do your bit to ensure we keep our community safe

13.01.2022 Want to travel to Tasmania? Here is a handy flow chart to help you understand your requirements for coming to Tassie. Don’t need to quarantine? Remember you ...still need to practise COVID-safe behaviours. If you develop any symptoms, you must get tested and isolate until you get the results. This information can change at any time, for the latest information visit: www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au

12.01.2022 Sharp Airlines Travel Advice Please note that the Australian Government have mandated the wearing of face masks on all domestic flights for all persons* in Australia as an additional preventative measure to prevent geographical spread of COVID-19. Mask wearing is also mandatory in indoor areas in domestic airports depending on jurisdictional assessment.... All persons must be wearing their masks at terminal entry, during check in, at the time of boarding, throughout the entire flight, and until they have left the terminal building. Any passenger who refuses to wear a mask will be denied travel, unless they are under 12 years of age or have a medical condition that means they cannot wear one. Any passengers that do not have their own face mask will be provided one free of charge as per Sharp Fly Safe Packs. The restrictions and conditions around COVID19 and travel are changing constantly, so please keep up to date as best as possible.

11.01.2022 Great day in the kitchen with AK sharing his Sourdough secrets as part of our Island Life - Furneaux Islands Healthy Lifestyle Program :) A delicious Sourdough lunch followed, with participants also making Warrigal Green Pesto, Tabouli, and Garlic / Herb Butter...

10.01.2022 Yes, building anything on Flinders Island can be tricky business No Bunnings for a start! But still, it can be done and now more easily than ever. #isolatedbutconnected #telstra #flindersisland

10.01.2022 Scenic Fights with Unique Charters and Flinders Island Aviation during the Furneaux Islands Festival .. departing from Lady Barron airstrip

10.01.2022 We’re proud to promote the fact that our island uses sustainable technology to deliver our power. Industries are booming here people! #isolatedbutconnected #telstra #flindersisland

06.01.2022 Over 400kg of aluminium cans saved from landfill. On average, we each contribute approx 1 tonne of landfill per year ... Big thanks to Sally, AK, Ziggy, Mel, Helen and Sammi who spent an hour (and a bit) to sort aluminium cans to be sent off island to raise $ for Flinders Island District High School #cash4cans There is still over a tonne of cans that need sorting - please keep an eye out for upcoming can sorting dates in this weeks Island News. We would love some extra help from the community

05.01.2022 With winter approaching, We have reduced water restrictions for Whitemark residents, Flinders Island from stage 2 to stage 1 through until the end of October 20...21. We thank the community for conserving water during the Henderson Dam upgrade. Read more: https://www.taswater.com.au/News/Media-Releases

05.01.2022 Good mates Amanda Blyth and Claire Castle share many things. Energetic and friendly personalities, a passion for family, and love of the great outdoors. These t...hirty-something go-getters are the dynamic duo behind Mountain Biking Flinders Island a fledgling new enterprise encouraging both visitors and locals alike to get out and explore the island on two wheels. These busy mums take a lot in their stride. Between them they’re juggling young children, work commitments, family businesses and cattle farms. Whilst the prospect of a new joint venture would have weakened others at the knees, Mountain Biking Flinders Island launched itself onto the scene in 2018 with enviable enthusiasm. Come on a ride with Amanda and Claire and find out how they are 'keeping it real' on Flinders. In their words, "We sometimes describe it as ‘learning to be remote’. Basically our philosophy is about slowing down, getting outside and enjoying things." Catch the story here - https://www.thetasmaniantuxedo.com/all-/74-keeping-it-real/

03.01.2022 Eric Woehler from Birds Tasmania will be walking the East Coast beaches to complete his bird surveys this Friday / Saturday and requires some 'Tinny Transport' at North East River. If you have a small boat to help Eric and his PHD student Lauren cross the river mouth after completing a 35km walk - he would love to hear from you! Time/Day to be confirmed. Give Eric a call on 0438 204 565 ASAP.... Thanks :)

02.01.2022 New Development Application has been listed today on the Council website.

01.01.2022 Annual General Meeting 2020 The Annual General Meeting of the Flinders Council will be held in the Flinders Arts & Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 15 December 2020, commencing at 5.00pm. All are welcome to attend. The Annual Report of the Council will be available during office hours at the Council Offices, Davies Street, Whitemark and also on the Council website https://www.flinders.tas.gov.au/annual-reports from Monday 23 November 2020. Submissions on the Report from member...s of the public are welcome and can be made in writing and forwarded to the General Manager no later than 5.00pm, Wednesday 9 December 2020. Warren Groves GENERAL MANAGER

01.01.2022 New Development Applications advertised today.