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Proposed Public Places By-law

Published on 31 October 2025

Council intends to make a new By-law, to be known as the Public Places By-law.

This is proposed to replace the former by-law, known as the Public Reserves and Public Buildings By-law, which expired in 2021.

The draft By-law is currently open for public consultation and feedback until Monday 24 November 2025.

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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.

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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.

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Update your dog's address before registration renewals

Published on 25 June 2025

Has your dog moved home in Burnie in the past year? If so, please notify Council of your furry friend’s new address.

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Appointment of new General Manager

Published on 26 September 2024

Shane Crawford has been announced as the new GM of Burnie City Council.

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Resignation of Councillor Steven Kons

Published on 25 September 2024

Mayor Teeny Brumby has announced the resignation of Cr Steven Kons.

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National Gallery artwork to return to Tasmania

Published on 31 July 2024

Burnie Arts will host an iconic work by internationally acclaimed artist Julie Gough, thanks to new a loan under the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

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Burnie City Market opens on 6 July 2024

Published on 24 June 2024

Burnie’s Marine Plaza will be buzzing on 6 July with the first day of trading for the new Burnie City Market. Burnie is known as the City of Makers and our local makers and creators will be out in force for the Burnie City Market, which is sure to be the perfect showcase for their high-quality creations and produce.

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Burnie Print Prize returns for 2025

Published on 11 June 2024

Burnie Arts is proud to announce the launch and call out for submissions for the Burnie Print Prize 2025.

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Final Construction of Gateway Commission begins

Published on 27 May 2024

Construction on the final stages of the pataway/ Burnie Gateway Commission is set to begin today, 27 May 2024. The Gateway project is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government, delivering welcoming entry points to our major cities in the interest of enticing locals and visitors in.

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Council News

Proposed Public Places By-law

The Official Opening of Burnie Arts

Northwest Recycling and Resource Recovery Bin Checks

Update your dog's address before registration renewals

Appointment of new General Manager

Resignation of Councillor Steven Kons

National Gallery artwork to return to Tasmania

Burnie City Market opens on 6 July 2024

Burnie Print Prize returns for 2025

Final Construction of Gateway Commission begins

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