Bridport Walking Track

28/09/2026

27/09/2026

Share with your friends, family or people you meet on your travels - there are some handy facilities for locals and visitors including hot public showers in the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park. Tap and Pay $6.

EV charging at the Pavilion Visitor Information Centre 10-4 daily flat rate $10 for up to three hours.

And for those wanting to get a look at the weather on the bay in real time, the two we**am links are on this page as well
as Bridport Walking Track.

22/09/2026

Council wants to work with our community - gathering feedback when updating policies to ensure the needs of our community are always being met. Have your say on the revised Dorset Council Dog Management Policy.

22/09/2026

19/08/2026

Once again, the small committee would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for supporting the Tassie Scallop Fiesta in 2026.
We sincerely thank our sponsors: Woolnorth Renewables, Acen, Dorset Council, Salters, Hammond Seafoods, Flinders Island Aviation, Bass Strait Freight, Events Tasmania, VNT, Smeg, Russell & Suitor Wines, VJam, Bent Eared Records, The Examiner, The Advocate, Bridport Innovations. Without this sponsorship and collaboration Fiesta does not happen.
💥👉❤Thank you also goes to all our hard-working volunteers. They help out behind the scenes, on the day and after Fiesta. Without this small, dedicated Fiesta group of people there will not be a Tassie Scallop Fiesta. If you would like to be part of the team next year please drop us a line. [email protected]

Thank you to all those who helped with the Fringe events for this year's Fiesta, Buccaneers' Banquet dinner, The Bay Inn, St Marks, Karen of the Bridport Dance studio and the students.
Thanks also go to the food and beverage vendors and entertainers and exhibitors for the Fiesta day.

17/08/2026

🦅 H5 bird flu update
H5 bird flu has now been detected in 10 wild birds in Tasmania, including crested terns, silver gulls and a brown skua.

Recent detections have occurred on King Island and Tasmania's North West Coast.

There have been no detections in Tasmanian poultry, and chicken meat and eggs remain safe to eat.

Community reporting is helping support Tasmania's response efforts.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife:
✅ Avoid contact
✅ Record what you see and where you saw it
✅ Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
✅ Check current advice at www.nre.tas.gov.au/birdflu

17/08/2026

Whether you're a mountain biker, a local, a family looking for a great day out or simply passing through, DerbyFest has something for everyone.

14/08/2026

📢 2026/27 Dorset Community Grants Program Now Open!

Got a project that will make a positive difference in the Dorset community? Now is the time to apply for funding through the 2026/27 Dorset Community Grants Program.

Funding is available through three streams:
✅ Small Grants – up to $2,000
✅ Matching Grants – up to $15,000
✅ Discretionary Grants – up to $15,000

Mayor Rhys Beattie said Council is proud to support the valuable work of local community groups, helping bring projects to life, strengthen connections and enhance opportunities for residents.

📅 Applications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Applicants must discuss their proposal with Council's Community & Development Administration Officer before submitting an application.

Find out more and access application forms and guidelines: 🔗 www.dorset.tas.gov.au/community-grants-funding-program