West Coast 2025 Engagement Period Closing

West Coast Ageing Strategy Community Forum

15 April 2019 (amended: 15 April 2019) On 10th April 2019, the West Coast Council in partnership with KMPG held a community forum to inform the ongoing construction of the West Coast Aged Care Strategy. View Full Article

2020 Federal Budget – West Coast Roads

3 April 2019 The West Coast Council welcomes the release of the 2019/2020 Federal Budget and the news that spendings of $25 million have been allotted for Murchison Highway upgrades and $15 million for Lyell Highway upgrades between Queenstown and Strahan. View Full Article

Ageing Positively on the West Coast Survey Closes

26 March 2019 The Ageing Positively on the West Coast Survey has closed for submissions. View Full Article

Opportunity for West Coasters to Provide Ideas for the 2019-2020 Annual Plan

13 March 2019 West Coast residents and ratepayers once again have the opportunity to be directly involved in the delivery of projects and infrastructure, with West Coast Council encouraging the public to lodge submissions for consideration as part of their 2019-2020 Annual Plan and Budget deliberations. View Full Article

Ageing Positively on the West Coast

4 March 2019 The West Coast Council in partnership with KPMG are pleased to announce the creation and launch of their ‘Ageing Positively on the West Coast’ Survey. View Full Article

Henty Gold Mine Job Losses

1 March 2019 The Advocate today reported the loss of approximately 21 jobs at Henty Gold Mine on the West Coast. View Full Article

West Coast Aged Care Consultant Appointed

15 February 2019 Following an extensive search to identify a suitable project partner, the West Coast Council has now appointed KPMG to help create the region’s first strategy focused entirely on the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population. View Full Article

West Coast Brand Hits Number 1

6 January 2019 The West Coast is the talking point of the design world, with the West Coast Brand given the top spot in the BrandNew Annual Review Best of 2018. View Full Article

2019 Australia Day West Coast Spirit Awards

6 December 2018 Heroes don’t need to wear a cape. On the West Coast of Tasmania they are ordinary people doing extraordinary things, often quietly and without much fanfare. View Full Article

West Coast Swimming Pools Open

30 November 2018 Summer is upon us and the 2018/2019 West Coast swimming pool season commences on Saturday 1st December 2018. View Full Article

Forever West of Centre

18 October 2018 West Coasters, who are we? Dark humor, drama and story-telling are all parts of our make-up. We have a deeprooted stubbornness, and a history of living with a land rich in resources that creates a conflict between mother nature and mankind. View Full Article

Pioneer Cemeteries to be restored and maintained

24 September 2018 With fascinating inscriptions on decomposing headstones and a slice of West Coast history our Pioneer Cemeteries have been put in the spotlight. View Full Article

Acting General Manager and Director of Special Projects Appointed

30 August 2018 At the August General Council Meeting Mayor, Phil Vickers informed Councillors, staff and public in attendance that Dirk Dowling has officially stepped down as the General Manager with his final day being the 28 August 2018. As a result of Dirk’s resignation, Eleanor Strang was sworn in and appointed Acting General Manager for the Council in a unanimous decision. View Full Article

Visitor Information Centre is the booking platform for local travel operator Tassie4Kids

8 August 2018 As part of the wider West Coast Community Plan 2025, the West Coast Visitor Information Centre is excited to announce a partnership with a start-up business, Tassie4Kids, owned and operated by West Coast residents. Council will partner with Tassie4Kids in this exciting new venture by using the West Coast Visitor Information Centre in Strahan as a direct operator booking engine for the Tasmanian travel website. View Full Article

West Coast Weed Management Group - Official Strategy Launch

10 July 2018 It is with pleasure to announce, that the West Coast Weed Management Group will officially launch their new strategy on Thursday 12 July 2018 at the Zeehan Scout Hall from 12.30pm, the community is invited. View Full Article

Councillor’s misunderstanding unfortunate

28 June 2018 West Coast Council Mayor Phil Vickers has refuted the claims of West Coast Councillor Matthew Ryan-Sykes that Council was against going plastic free. View Full Article

Council Invests in West Coast Community

28 June 2018 West Coast Council Mayor Phil Vickers said the passing of Council’s Annual Plan & Budget Estimates for the 2018/19 financial year on Tuesday night will see a significant investment in the community. View Full Article

Queenstown Town Blitz

12 June 2018 West Coast General Manager Dirk Dowling said Queenstown will be at the centre of a works blitz on Tuesday next week. View Full Article

Council to release Draft Budget for comment

12 June 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has invited West Coast residents to provide feedback into the Draft Annual Plan & Budget Estimates, which will be released on Thursday 14 June prior to adoption at the Council meeting on Tuesday 26 June. View Full Article

Strahan Airport Feasibility Study Community Meeting

8 June 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has invited West Coast residents to hear more about the Strahan Airport Feasibility Study. View Full Article

Security For Macquarie Heads Campground Permit Holders

7 June 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said following a complex, but successful negotiation of a new 10-year Head Lease with the Crown for the existing Macquarie Heads Campground site, Council had resolved to grant existing temporary permit holders a further four-year temporary permit. View Full Article

Frank Long Memorial Gets A Facelift

7 June 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said Zeehan’s Frank Long Memorial had been given a $5000 facelift to improve the important heritage site. View Full Article

West Coast Visitor Information Centre Recognised

5 June 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said the West Coast Visitor Information Centre had recently been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. View Full Article

Council to take on Queenstown Mountain Bike Gravity Trail

1 June 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said Council would be taking control of the proposed Queenstown Mountain Bike (MTB) Gravity Trail from the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS). View Full Article

Access to Tullah Pioneer Cemetery to be restored

1 June 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said Council would begin construction of a new pathway for public access to the Tullah Pioneer Cemetery in the next few weeks. View Full Article

West Coast Targets Google Search

24 May 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said Council had written a letter to Google to ask it to consider setting up its Australian headquarters on the West Coast. View Full Article

West Coast Volunteers To Be Recognised

22 May 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said Council would be recognising volunteers across the West Coast next week as part of National Volunteer Week. View Full Article

Projects Important To The Community

17 May 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said the West Coast Council was undertaking several important projects that will have long term benefits to the community. View Full Article

Donation Welcome Support For Zeehan Swimming Pool

15 May 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has welcomed the donation of a chemical control system for the Zeehan Swimming Pool worth about $21,700. View Full Article

Sport and Recreation in Spotlight

4 May 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has invited the West Coast Community to provide feedback as part of a Sport and Recreation Review. View Full Article

New Shared Accommodation Policy Being Questioned

2 May 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said Council had been forced to implement detailed operational procedures to adapt to the State Government’s generous new policy regarding shared accommodation. View Full Article

West Coast Brand On Display

8 April 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has encouraged West Coast residents to attend one of five exhibitions to showcase concepts for a new brand for the region. View Full Article

Consultants Appointed For Strahan Airport Feasibility Study

5 April 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers today announced the appointment of Deloitte Access Economics to undertake the Strahan Airport Feasibility Study. View Full Article

Moving Ahead on Macquarie Heads Campground

27 March 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said Council last night voted to move forward regarding the future of the Macquarie Heads Campground. View Full Article

Opportunity for West Coasters to Lodge Budget Items

9 March 2018 West Coast residents and ratepayers once again have the opportunity to be directly involved in the delivery of projects and infrastructure, with West Coast Council encouraging the public to submit items for consideration as part of their 2018-2019 budget deliberations. View Full Article

School Purchase an Opportunity for West Coast Community

2 March 2018 In a bold move to drive forward economic growth and opportunity on the West Coast, the West Coast Council has purchased the property known as the Old Central School in Queenstown. View Full Article

If you could tell the world one thing about the West Coast, what would it be?

12 February 2018 This is one of the questions West Coasters will be answering as a comprehensive community engagement program kicks off this week to create a new brand for the West Coast region. View Full Article

West Coast Australia Day Citizen of the Year 2018

25 January 2018 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has announced the recipient of the West Coast Australia Day 2018 Citizen of the Year Award. View Full Article

West Coast Branding Project

6 December 2017 The creation of a brand which promotes awareness and value for the West Coast region, its products and experiences across all industries is the aim of a new project being jointly managed by the West Coast Council and the local tourism association. View Full Article

Swimming Pool Weather Policy Changed

29 November 2017 West Coast Swimming Pools will have extended opening hours this season following a move by the West Coast Council General Manager to alter the policy which determines when the Council-operated pools will be open. View Full Article

West Coast RV Camping

26 November 2017 There has been some concern expressed in recent days regarding new signage at the Queenstown Recreation Ground that indicates no overnight parking. View Full Article

Macquarie Harbour Waste Discharge

3 November 2017 West Coast Council does not support the discharge of waste from the aquaculture industry into Macquarie Harbour. View Full Article

Call for State Government Action on Henty Road

1 November 2017 West Coast Council is calling for the State Government to take action over the poor condition of the Henty Road, between Zeehan and Strahan, where large sections are broken and full of pot holes. View Full Article

Opportunities available at West Coast Swimming Pools

30 October 2017 The roll-out of the West Coast Aquatic Facilities Strategy continues with West Coast Council currently seeking expressions of interest for people to operate a variety of programs and activities at the Rosebery and Queenstown Swimming Pools for the upcoming season. View Full Article

West Coasters Set for Masters Games

19 October 2017 The West Coast will be well-represented at the Australian Masters Games, to be held across the North West Coast from this Saturday. View Full Article

West Coast Land Use Planning

18 October 2017 In preparation for the Statewide Planning Scheme conversion process, a West Coast Land Use Planning Strategy has been developed to provide direction for land use within the West Coast municipality, including the suitability of existing zoning. View Full Article

TasPorts Partnership Delivers New Sign

10 October 2017 A partnership between West Coast Council and TasPorts has resulted in a new information sign being installed in Strahan. View Full Article

West Coast Education in the Spotlight

3 October 2017 Enhancement of education opportunities on the West Coast is firmly on the agenda following a series of meetings in recent weeks. View Full Article

Macquarie Heads Expansion Project

3 October 2017 West Coast Council is progressing plans to investigate expansion of the camping ground at Macquarie Heads, outside of Strahan. View Full Article

West Coast Aquatic Facilities Strategy Adopted

2 October 2017 A comprehensive external review of existing West Coast Council-owned swimming pool facilities has resulted in West Coast Council adopting a new strategy and business plan at its September Council meeting. View Full Article

Community Development & Events Get New Focus

29 September 2017 West Coast Council has continued its commitment to build partnerships and deliver on the actions adopted in the West Coast Community Plan 2025 with the appointment of Vikki Iwanicki to the role of Community Development and Events Officer. View Full Article

Draft West Coast Aquatic Facilities Strategy Released

30 August 2017 The draft West Coast Aquatic Facilities Strategy is now available for public comment. The strategy provides options for future provision and management of West Coast swimming pools. View Full Article

GM Signs New Contract

28 July 2017 West Coast Council will have Dirk Dowling as its leader for a further three years, with the General Manager signing his new contract on Tuesday. View Full Article

Details of extensive capital works program adopted

26 July 2017 West Coast Council has accepted recommendations for sites across the municipality to benefit from over $5mil of capital works as part of the 2017-2018 budget View Full Article

Queenstown Cemetery Works

20 July 2017 Visitors to the Queenstown Cemetery will now be able to locate graves more easily following the installation of a new sign. View Full Article

Granville Tin Project & Other Decisions - June Council Meeting

21 June 2017 The Granville Tin Project (Granville Expansion) has been given the go-ahead from West Coast Council to proceed to Level 2 activities following a decision at the June Council meeting Tuesday night (20 June). View Full Article

West Coast Aquatic Facilities Strategy

14 June 2017 Council has appointed consultants to prepare an aquatic strategy for the municipality View Full Article

West Coast Footpath Improvement Program completed

30 May 2017 A footpath improvement program, funded by the West Coast Council and providing casual employment, has been completed on time and on budget. View Full Article

Gormanston, Camping Ground concerns raised at Council meeting

18 May 2017 West Coast Councillors were faced with a series of questions from the public gallery at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night (16 May). View Full Article

West Coast Volunteers to be Recognised

24 April 2017 In recognition of the contribution of volunteers across the West Coast, West Coast Council will be hosting an event on Tuesday 9 May as part of National Volunteer Week. View Full Article

School students learn about Council

30 March 2017 A group of Queenstown primary school students have spent time learning about the role of Council within their community. View Full Article

March Council Meeting Decisions

23 March 2017 West Coast Councillors unanimously agreed to postpone making a decision regarding the future operations of the Macquarie Heads Camping Ground at its monthly meeting this week (21 March), following the acceptance of a procedural motion from Mayor Phil Vickers. View Full Article

West Coasters encouraged to submit budget items

6 March 2017 West Coast residents and ratepayers have the opportunity to be directly involved in the delivery of projects and infrastructure, with West Coast Council encouraging the public to submit items for consideration as part of their 2017-2018 budget deliberations. View Full Article

New Speed Limit to Reduce Concerns

2 March 2017 A reduced speed limit has been introduced in Strahan following lobbying by West Coast Council on behalf of concerned residents. View Full Article

Cruise ship passengers go extra mile to see Tasmania

28 February 2017 Cruise ship passengers docked in Hobart yesterday (27 February) have managed to experience more of Tasmania thanks to an innovative partnership between the West Coast Wilderness Railway and Par Avion. View Full Article

Rosebery Dump Point Open for Use

21 February 2017 Recreational vehicle users now have an additional location on the West Coast to remove grey water following the installation of a dump point in Rosebery. View Full Article

West Coast Australia Day Award Recipients

26 January 2017 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has announced the recipients of the West Coast Australia Day 2017 Awards. View Full Article

Council to add voice to cointainer deposit scheme

19 January 2017 West Coast Council has carried a motion to provide in principle support to the establishment of a container deposit scheme in Tasmania. View Full Article

Council positive after meeting with Infrastructure Minister

12 January 2017 A recent meeting between Minister for Infrastructure Rene Hidding and West Coast Council representatives was positive and productive West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers says. View Full Article

Busy West Coast Council meeting to finish off 2016

15 December 2016 West Coast Council elected members have unanimously accepted the 2015-2016 Annual Report at its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night. View Full Article

West Coast Disaster Information Guide

24 November 2016 West Coast households will soon receive an important piece of information in their mailbox. View Full Article

Strahan Helicopters - an experience not to be missed

23 November 2016 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has described viewing the West Coast from the air as ‘unbelievable’. View Full Article

November Council Meeting

17 November 2016 Council will continue to work with local basketball associations to ensure appropriate equipment is installed at the Queenstown Sports Stadium. View Full Article

Major Capital Works Projects Get Approval

19 October 2016 Two major projects were given the tick of approval by West Coast Council at its meeting on 18 October. View Full Article

Queenstown Rec Ground Temporarily Closed

18 October 2016 Major demolition works will result in the Queenstown Recreation Ground being closed to the public from next week. View Full Article

Zeehan meeting aims to set bushfire planning in motion

17 October 2016 Zeehan residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting focusing on bushfire safety. View Full Article

Footpath Program to boost West Coast employment

7 October 2016 A footpath improvement program funded by the West Coast Council will provide a much-needed boost to employment in the region. View Full Article

Australia Day Award Nominations Open

5 October 2016 Nominations are now open for the West Coast Australia Day Awards, to be presented by West Coast Council as part of Australia Day 2017 celebrations. View Full Article

Granville Harbour meeting successful

22 September 2016 A community meeting at Granville Harbour on Tuesday was successful West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said. View Full Article

West Coast Swimming Pool Operations to Change

21 September 2016 The West Coast Council has reviewed its swimming pool operations and will open the three pools, located in Zeehan, Rosebery and Queenstown, under a new system for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. View Full Article

Bus Shelters Cleaned Up

19 September 2016 Dilapidated bus shelters have been removed in Zeehan as part of West Coast Council’s capital works program. View Full Article

Granville Harbour Community Meeting

13 September 2016 West Coast Council will facilitate a meeting at Granville Harbour next week to discuss a variety of matters affecting the small coastal community. View Full Article

New process for tenders & budget alteration approved

5 September 2016 West Coast Council has adopted a revised Code for Tenders and Contracts which will not only meet current legislative requirements but also provide a fair avenue for West Coast-based companies to conduct business with Council. View Full Article

West welcomes new manager

5 September 2016 West Coast Council has welcomed Brad Perera to the role of Works and Operations Manager. View Full Article

Partnerships add to Rosebery Plaza

24 August 2016 Partnership with two major businesses has resulted in additional seating at the Rosebery Plaza. View Full Article

Council to be proactive on river bank concerns

1 August 2016 The West Coast Council has invited representatives from Crown Land Services to meet with staff in Queenstown to discuss a number of matters, including an action plan for deteriorating river banks. View Full Article

Location of Rosebery Agency announced

1 August 2016 West Coast Council has confirmed that its Rosebery agency will now be located at Rosebery District High School. View Full Article

West Coast can't be missed thanks to Council promotion

25 July 2016 The West Coast will be on show across Tasmania courtesy of a dynamic montage of images on the West Coast Council General Manager’s vehicle. View Full Article

Council calls for Economic Development Advisory Committee members

22 July 2016 Individuals with key West Coast interests and economic development and business experience are invited to submit an expression of interest to join the West Coast Council Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). View Full Article

West Coast Adopts Annual Plan

21 July 2016 West Coast Council by majority adopted their Annual Plan and Budget Estimates for 2016-2017 at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night View Full Article

West Coast to consider $2.9mil Capital Works Program

14 July 2016 West Coast Council has released their Annual Plan and Budget Estimates for 2016-2017 ahead of a meeting next week where Councillors will vote to adopt the document. View Full Article

Council advertises for agency services in Rosebery

8 July 2016 West Coast Council has commenced advertising for the operation of a Council Agency in Rosebery. View Full Article

Discussions continue on Rosebery Post Office move

30 June 2016 West Coast Council has met with Australia Post representatives and will continue to lobby against the planned closure of the Rosebery Post Office. View Full Article

Impact of Health Cuts hits West Coast

28 June 2016 Loss of health services to the West Coast as a result of funding cuts is outrageous and should never happen West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has said. View Full Article

Nil rates rise, code of conduct adopted by Council

28 June 2016 A zero percent general rate rise was adopted by West Coast Council at its June meeting last week. View Full Article

West Coast set for rates relief

17 June 2016 West Coast Council will meet on Tuesday night to consider a 0% general rate rise for 2016-2017. View Full Article

Council to lobby for Rosebery Post Office

16 June 2016 Over 100 people attended a public meeting last night (Wednesday 15 June) in Rosebery to voice their concerns regarding the relocation of the Rosebery Post Office to the IGA Supermarket. View Full Article

NBN announcement a game-changer

16 June 2016 The decision by both major political parties to provide an improved mix of NBN technologies to the West Coast will be a game-changer for the region. View Full Article

Rosebery Post Office Closure Shock

14 June 2016 West Coast Council was shocked to learn of the impending closure of the Rosebery Post Office. View Full Article

NBN Critical for West Coast Education

31 May 2016 Reliable, high-speed NBN connection is critical for the continued delivery of education opportunities on the West Coast. View Full Article

West Coast Visitor Information Centre earns 2016 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

30 May 2016 West Coast Council today announced that the West Coast Visitor Information Centre in Strahan has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. View Full Article

Bushfire Mitigation Planning Underway for Zeehan

30 May 2016 West Coast Council has welcomed work by the Tasmania Fire Service to develop a Community Bushfire Mitigation Plan for Zeehan. View Full Article

Unpaid Rates Auction a success

27 May 2016 An auction of properties by West Coast Council has been a success according to West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers. View Full Article

Cloud Seeding, Transport Concern for West Coast Councillors

19 May 2016 Community apprehension regarding cloud seeding was discussed by West Coast Council at its monthly meeting Tuesday (17 May 2016). Several Councillors raised concern that Hydro Tasmania were yet to fully engage with West Coast residents regarding cloud seeding operations in the region. View Full Article

West Coasters Encouraged to Submit Budget Ideas

10 May 2016 West Coast residents and ratepayers are being encouraged to submit items for consideration by West Coast Council as part of their 2016-2017 budget deliberations. View Full Article

Footpath Program Completed

2 May 2016 The West Coast Council’s Footpath Improvement Program for 2015-2016 has been completed on schedule. View Full Article

West Coast to decide on pokies stance

20 April 2016 West Coast Councillors will discuss their position regarding poker machines at a workshop before making a decision at a future Council meeting on whether this is actually an issue for a local government authority or not. View Full Article

Historic Football Ground to Get More Changes

13 April 2016 Works at the historic Queenstown Recreation Ground have generated community discussion, with West Coast Council working with local community organisations to ensure the facility continues to be a hub for community activities. View Full Article

Community Engagement on Cloud Seeding

6 April 2016 West Coast Council has welcomed Hydro Tasmania’s commitment to engage with the people of the West Coast to better explain its cloud-seeding processes and the science behind the program. View Full Article

West Coast Transport Services

1 April 2016 West Coast Council has welcomed the commencement of a bus service to Burnie, however concerns have been raised regarding the lack of consultation with the Council and the community. View Full Article

West Coast Council establishes new committee

16 March 2016 The West Coast is a step closer to implementing further outcomes from the West Coast Community Plan 2025 following a resolution from West Coast Council to establish an Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). View Full Article

West Coast Dudded

15 March 2016 It has been confirmed that the West Coast has been ripped off in the Federal Government’s NBN rollout to the region. View Full Article

West Coast Council not giving up the NBN fight

9 March 2016 West Coast Council will follow-up this week with Braddon MP Brett Whiteley regarding a meeting with stakeholders regarding the NBN rollout for the region. View Full Article

West Coast Council to commence bridge works

4 March 2016 Queenstown residents will see changes to bridges in King Street and Robertson Street with Council set to commence works scheduled in its 2015-2016 Capital Works budget. View Full Article

Public Forum to hash out NBN issues

23 February 2016 The West Coast Council will facilitate a public forum to provide the community and stakeholders a chance to openly discuss the proposed satellite-only NBN technology the region will receive. View Full Article

West Coast Annual Clean-Up

23 February 2016 The West Coast Council will be conducting its annual clean-up on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 March with an extended list of items able to be collected as part of the initiative this year. View Full Article

West Coast continues research for NBN solution

22 February 2016 The West Coast Council is continuing its efforts to find a solution to the satellite-only NBN technology it is set to receive. View Full Article

Cabinet Meeting Builds West Coast Partnerships

17 February 2016 Stronger partnerships between the State Government and the West Coast Council was a key outcome following a meeting of Cabinet in Strahan yesterday Tuesday 15 February. View Full Article

February Council Meeting Update

17 February 2016 An overview of decisions made at the February meeting of West Coast Council View Full Article

West Coast Australia Day 2016 Award Recipients

26 January 2016 West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers has announced recipients of the West Coast Australia Day 2016 Awards. View Full Article

Footpath Improvement Program Commences

21 December 2015 Replacement of a section of footpath in Main Street, Zeehan will commence on 4 January 2016. View Full Article

Rosebery Plaza Works Complete

17 December 2015 A commitment by West Coast Council for the Rosebery Plaza to be a functional open space has been met, with the popular area reopened to the public this afternoon View Full Article

Council role in West Coast projects clarified

17 December 2015 With an increase in community queries, West Coast Council has clarified its involvement in projects identified by the West Coast Economic Working Group. View Full Article

Applications Generate Discussion Regarding Assistance

16 December 2015 The 2014-2015 Annual Report was adopted and a new tourism venture approved however it was several requests for financial and in-kind assistance which drew the most discussion at the monthly meeting of the West Coast Council last night (Tuesday 15 December). View Full Article

Council's building an even stronger partnership

15 December 2015 The West Coast and Burnie City Councils have upgraded their formal resource sharing arrangement. View Full Article

Footpath Works to Remove Hazard

9 December 2015 A section of footpath in Main Street, Zeehan will be closed to pedestrians to enable repair works to be undertaken. View Full Article

Defibrillator provides security to shack owners

8 December 2015 The placement of a defibrillator at Pieman Heads will provide shack owners and campers some security that should someone in their isolated community suffer cardiac arrest, assistance is available until emergency services arrive. View Full Article

Council calls for vandalism help

24 November 2015 The West Coast Council is calling on the community to help catch vandals. View Full Article

West Coast to rally and continue moves forward despite mine announcement

19 November 2015 The West Coast Council will continue its plans to strengthen the region, despite yesterday’s announcement that low metal prices will further delay the reopening of the Mt. Lyell mine in Queenstown. View Full Article

West Coast Council joins Movember campaign

4 November 2015 A team of West Coast Council staff and councillors have joined forces to raise the awareness of men’s health via the Movember campaign. View Full Article

Australia Day Awards Nominations Open

27 October 2015 Nominations are now open for the West Coast Australia Day Awards, to be presented by the West Coast Council as part of Australia Day 2016 celebrations. View Full Article

Vision for West Coast adopted – Economic Development Coordinator to get ball rolling

20 October 2015 The West Coast Council has adopted a ten-year vision for the region at its meeting tonight. The West Coast Community Plan 2025 is the culmination of a successful community engagement program and extensive analysis of data and will now provide the foundation to help guide policies, strategies and actions relating to the West Coast. View Full Article

West Coast NBN Campaign Gathers Speed

9 October 2015 Unlike the proposed NBN satellite service, speed is gathering on the West Coast for a change in the type of NBN to be delivered to the region. View Full Article

Four Councils to Partner on 25 Year Community Plan

21 September 2015 Circular Head, King Island, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast Councils have invited submissions from consultants to undertake a joint 25 year community plan for the Murchison region. View Full Article

September Council Meeting News

16 September 2015 View Full Article

Council Workers Protect Plover Nest

14 September 2015 West Coast Council employees completing works at the Strahan Airport became wildlife rescuers recently. The employees were undertaking maintenance work involving the removal of moss from the sides of the runway and noticed directly next to the runway a birds nest containing four eggs. View Full Article

Council to workshop financial assistance policy

9 September 2015 West Coast Council is hosting a workshop to explain its new Financial & In-Kind Assistance Policy & Guidelines. View Full Article

Fujian Arts Workshops a Success

3 September 2015 A community arts program aiming to exchange the arts and culture between the West Coast and the Fujian province in China has been a success. View Full Article

Memorial Hall floor gets a lift

3 September 2015 Works on a section of the flooring at the Queenstown Memorial Hall have been completed ahead of schedule, Mayor Phil Vickers said when visiting the facility today. View Full Article

Stadium Receives Defibrillator

25 August 2015 West Coast Council has installed a defibrillator at its sports stadium in Queenstown, adding to the three already installed around the region by Council last year. View Full Article

Upgrade of Unsealed Roads in Council sights

19 August 2015 Unsealed roads on the West Coast may be upgraded should a request for proposed works be approved under the Roads to Recovery Program. View Full Article

Air Force Cadet Possibility for West Coast

12 August 2015 The West Coast could become home to an Australian Air Force Cadets Squadron if plans by the Air Force progress. View Full Article

Council Focused on Minimising Revaluation Impact

19 June 2015 West Coast Council has approved a minimum two percent rate rise for 2015-2016, after working intensively to minimise the impact of a municipality-wide government property revaluation on ratepayers. View Full Article

Last Chance to Have Your Say - West Coast 2025

15 June 2015 West Coast Council is urging people to return their West Coast 2025 surveys this week in order for their feedback to be included in the analysis of data collated during the recent community engagement process. View Full Article

West Coast Engagement Period Closing

3 June 2015 There is less than two weeks left for West Coasters to have their say as the West Coast Community Plan 2025 project engagement period draws to a close. View Full Article

West Coast Crisis Service continues with Anglicare

29 May 2015 A local crisis accommodation service funded by Department of Health and Human Services and established by the West Coast Council more than twenty years ago is being transferred to Anglicare Tasmania. View Full Article

West Coasters Connecting with Community Services

20 May 2015 A concerted effort by West Coast Council to bring service providers together for community members to visit continues to be a success. View Full Article

West Coast Community Engagement in Full Swing

20 May 2015 West Coast Council’s ambitious project to actively engage with the community is in full swing, with eleven percent of the West Coast population already completing surveys – before the direct mail out to households is completed. View Full Article

Granville & Trial Communities Kick-off Engagement

4 May 2015 The small coastal communities of Trial Harbour and Granville Harbour were first cab off the rank as the West Coast Council kicked off its community engagement project – the West Coast Community Plan 2025 – on Saturday. View Full Article

Time for Community Voices to be Heard

30 April 2015 The first of twelve community engagement sessions for the West Coast kicks off this weekend at Granville Harbour and Trial Harbour View Full Article

Over 100 Surveys Completed Within 24hrs for West Coast Vision

15 April 2015 Over 100 surveys have been completed within the first 24hrs of the West Community Plan 2025 website going live. Residents are eager to have their say and work together to create a vision for their community for the next decade. View Full Article

Aquaculture Hub showcased to Council

30 March 2015 West Coast Councillors, along with several Council staff, recently enjoyed a tour of the Tassal Fish Farm sites on Macquarie Harbour. View Full Article

Historical Football Ground to get facelift

13 March 2015 Queenstown’s famous “gravel” oval is set to get a facelift with works to remove the bike track commencing next week. View Full Article

Strahan Footpath Improvement Program

12 March 2015 Two weeks into the Strahan Footpath Improvement Program and work is progressing well, despite some inclement weather conditions. View Full Article

Queenstown Airport Hosts RYDA Event

12 March 2015 West Coast youth participated in a driver awareness program at the Queenstown Airport on 11th March. View Full Article

West Coast Council Goes Underground

2 March 2015 MMG Mine recently hosted West Coast Councillors and members of the Council Senior Leadership Team at their mine site in Rosebery. View Full Article

Queenstown Airport to double as event site

27 February 2015 (amended: 27 February 2015) The West Coast Council is moving forward with plans to expand the use of the Queenstown Airport. View Full Article

2015 Australia Day Award for Citizenship

27 January 2015 (amended: 27 January 2015) The West Coast Council 2015 Australia Day Award for Citizenship has been awarded to Mr Bern Bradshaw. View Full Article

Growth in Cradle Coast Visitors

16 December 2014 The Cradle Coast Authority's tourism team says that a 9% growth in visitor numbers is a greater reward for their works than twice winning the Tasmanian Tourism Awards for Destination Marketing. View Full Article

New Council, New General Manager, New Energy

20 November 2014 The Mayor of West Coast Council, Councillor Phil Vickers today confirmed that Mr Dirk Dowling will be appointed as the new General Manager of the Council. View Full Article

Conclusion of Mine Assistance Program

4 June 2014 (amended: 4 June 2014) West Coast Mayor Robyn Gerrity announced today that the Mines Assistance Program coordinated by the Council was nearing conclusion. View Full Article