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The Official Opening of Burnie Arts

Published on 24 October 2025

The official opening of the redeveloped Burnie Arts centre will be held on Monday 10 November 2025. A simple event is planned, putting local community groups front and centre alongside the many Federal, State and Local politicians who will also be in attendance.

Northwest Recycling and Resource Recovery Bin Checks

Published on 23 October 2025

The North West Resource Recovery and Recycling team have commenced another round of kerbside bin checks across the region this week that will continue through to early December.

Shorewell Playground Design and Construction

Published on 18 October 2025

Contract 2724
Contractors are invited to tender for the design and construction project. Tender closes Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 2pm.

Burnie Arts Civic Plaza Construction update

Published on 16 October 2025

The constructing team Vos Group are charging through the Civic Plaza redevelopment!

Extended Operating Hours - Burnie Waste Management Centre

Published on 15 October 2025

In response to community feedback regarding the new Waste Services, Council is trialling extended opening hours at the Burnie Waste Management Centre.

HIF Asia Pacific Community Drop-in sessions

Published on 07 October 2025

HIF Asia Pacific is proposing to build and operate an e-Fuel plant on the former Pulp Mill site in South Burnie.

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Events

Burnie Ten

26 October 2025

Entries for the 2025 Strait Link Burnie 10 are now open! Celebrating 40 years of the Burnie10 with a bonus: the earlier you register, the more you save!

Pet Dam Fly Fishing Expo

26 October 2025

North West Flyfishers Club of Tasmania Inc Fly Fishing Expo - Pet Dam, Ridgley

Halloween 🎃 👻

26 October 2025

Halloween" derived from "All Hallows' Eve" is the modern name for the festivities that occur on October 31st in mostly English-speaking regions.

West Side Story

26 October 2025

Inspired by the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story takes Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, and places them in the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s.

Community Noticeboard

27 October 2025

Whats happening this month? Check out these community calendars to find out what’s on. There are fun things to do with kids, activities, workshops, trivia and entertainment for all ages happening in Burnie and across the NW Coast.

FOGO Collection

27 October 2025

When it’s time to roll out your green-lidded bin! 🌱 Please have bins kerbside the night before or by 6am, no bags (loose is lovely!), and layer up your food scraps with garden waste.

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Notice of Intention to Dispose of Public Land

Burnie City Council determined at its meeting on 23 September 2025 its intention to dispose of four parcels of land for the purpose of sale.

Draft West Park Precinct Masterplan

Burnie City Council invites the community to provide feedback on the Draft West Park Precinct Masterplan to assist Council in shaping the future of the West Park Precinct.

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To keep informed about the latest initiatives and news from Burnie City Council, join the mailing list for our email newsletter Burnie Connect.

HIF Asia Pacific Community Drop-in sessions

HIF Asia Pacific is proposing to build and operate an e-Fuel plant on the former Pulp Mill site in South Burnie.

Community battery trial for Tasmania

TasNetworks is installing community batteries as part of our commitment to support a renewable energy future.

Draft Active Transport Strategy - Round 2

Council has developed the draft Active Transport Strategy to make it easier to walk and ride around Burnie. This is Council’s first Active Transport Strategy and will guide decision making for the next 15 years.