Important Public Notice Temporary Level Crossing Closure TasRail is working to improve the safety and reliability of the Tasmanian Railway Network and has contracted DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd to undertake essential infrastructure works on the South Line.

13 November 2024

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Media Release: Council working to implement Recommendations of Independent Review.

06 November 2024

Northern Midlands Council has resolved to accept and implement a number of recommendations of an independent review of the Council's governance and meeting procedures.

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Ross: Temporary Road closures to facilitate TasRail infrastructure work

30 October 2024

From 7am on Monday, 2 December until 5pm on Friday, 6 December 2024, TasRail will be carrying out infrastructure work on the South Line of the Tasmanian Rail Network. This will involve a temporary closure of two level crossings for renewal and resurfacing on The Boulevards Road and Badajos Street in Ross.

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Remembrance Day 2024

24 October 2024

11th November 2024 at 10:45am Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Longford Memorial, Village Green, Wellington Street, Longford

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Have your say - Longford Expansion Strategy

18 October 2024

DRAFT LONGFORD EXPANSION STRATEGY

The purpose of the strategy is to consider the expansion of Longford to the south over the next 20 years and to identify whether there are additional areas suitable for Longford’s expansion.  

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday 2 November FREE!

09 October 2024

Longford Waste Transfer Station

291 Marlborough Street, Longford

9:00 am to 11:30am

For safety reasons, no early or late drop offs will be accepted.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection facilitates the disposal of potentially dangerous substances like cleaning solvents and garden chemicals to reduce landfill, and the impact they have on our waterways.

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POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS

09 October 2024

Fire Hazard General Notice: 

As fire season approaches, we remind everyone to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to minimize the risk of wildfires. Dry conditions, high winds, and elevated temperatures increase the potential for fires to spread quickly. Properties with growth of vegetation that constitutes a potential fire hazard are advised to remove Gorse, Long grass and other flammable materials as soon as possible. 

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Closure of Portion of Youl Road and development of Parkland and Shared Pathway in Perth Tasmania

27 September 2024

The Plans will be on display at the IGA, Main Road and the Perth Community Centre, Fairtlough Street in Perth, online on Council’s website and the Council Chambers, 13 Smith Street, Longford during office hours from Tuesday, 1 October to Thursday, 31 October 2024.

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Longford Memorial Hall Officially Reopened September 18th 2024

24 September 2024

Northern Midlands Council celebrates the Longford Memorial Hall and Village Green upgrade Official Opening with Brian Mitchell MP, Federal Member for Lyons on the 18^th of September 2024

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Storm Related Waste disposal: 7-15th September 2024 extended

06 September 2024

When: Saturday 7th September—Sunday 8th September

The free disposal is open to residents who live in the Northern Midlands Council area and is applicable to the following waste types:

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Emergency Assistance - Emergency Food Grant Fund

04 September 2024

Applications are now OPEN for the Severe Weather Event September 2024 - State-wide Emergency Food Grant Fund

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Media Release

06 August 2024

Need for Tannery Road Traffic Solution

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