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Land Use and Development Permits

Planning permit applications currently open for community consideration and comment.

News

Exploring a North West Multicultural Community Hub

Published on 04 September 2026

Burnie City Council and the Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) are working together to explore the potential for a North West Multicultural Community Hub in Burnie - a place that could support connection, cultural celebration, settlement, education, training and access to services for culturally diverse communities across the North West.

Burnie Arts Redevelopment recognised with two major industry awards

Published on 01 September 2026

The Burnie Arts Centre Redevelopment has received two major accolades at the 2026 Master Builders Tasmania Awards for Excellence, recognising the scale of the project and the specialist craftsmanship that has helped transform the Centre into a vibrant community asset.

Do you live in Tasmania? Share your experience.

Published on 31 August 2026

People are at the heart of our communities and our economies. The more we understand about why people live in Tasmania - why they choose it, stay, or leave - the more we can improve wellbeing for current and future generations.

Parking Operational Action Plan

Published on 26 August 2026

How can we make parking in Burnie work better? Council’s new Parking Operational Action Plan 2026-2030 sets out 34 actions to improve parking, from better wayfinding and more short-term spaces to smarter pricing and improved use of existing car parks.

Council endorses LGBTIQA+ Action Plan

Published on 26 August 2026

Burnie City Council has endorsed the Burnie LGBTIQA+ Action Plan 2026-2031, a five-year plan setting out practical steps to support a safer, more welcoming and inclusive Burnie.

Master Plan sets direction for Burnie’s future sporting infrastructure

Published on 20 August 2026

Councillors will consider the adoption of a long-term Master Plan to guide the development of modern, connected sporting facilities across Burnie at the August Council meeting.
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Events

In the Stillness

04 September 2026

In the Stillness is a series of paintings that captures personal memories embedded within the Tasmanian landscape. These natural spaces—places I return to time and again—inform my work in a way that feels both comforting and familiar, like revisiting old friends.

Strange Faith

04 September 2026

Strange Faith brings together the work of Tasmanian artists Michael Muruste and David Hawley, two painters whose practices explore abstraction as a means of navigating the complexities of contemporary life.

Where is the Green Sheep?

04 September 2026

Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields, Bath Sheep who loves bubbles and Bed Sheep who loves to bounce... But where IS that Green Sheep?

School of Rock Musical

04 September 2026

Marist Regional College's 2026 production of School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious school and discovers a class full of talented young musicians.

Book Market : Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club

05 September 2026

Huge range of 2nd hand books of all kind, jigsaw puzzles, children's books, fictional books and more!

Community Noticeboard

07 September 2026

What is happening locally 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.
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Fresh Valuations

For information, concerns or objections please contact The Office of the Valuer General.

Burnie Show

The Show & Agri-Expo is an annual two-day agricultural show on 2&3 of October.

Burnie Ten

Sunday, 25 October 2026. Enter now...

Available Grant Opportunities

Discover a range of different Grant Opportunities - local, state and national.

Annual Reports

A summary Council's yearly performance to planned objectives. Presented at the December AGM.

Change of Dog Details

Do you have a new dog, or has your dog moved home in Burnie in the past year?

Annual Plan & Budget Estimates 2026-27

The 2026-27 budget continues gradually increasing service, delivering on renewal projects.

Infringements

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Making a Better Burnie 2044

Making a Better Burnie 2044 is now the long-term vision of Burnie City Council

Policies

Council's views and guidelines to support the vision for Burnie.

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