Hillwood Area Happenings

04/02/2026

Minor delays expected if you are heading out.

Wednesday, 4th February to Friday, 6th February
• Post Office Road
• Hillwood Jetty Road & Burton Street Junction

03/08/2025

A search for a missing light plane with two people on board has resumed in Bass Strait this morning.

The plane took off from George Town on Saturday afternoon but failed to arrive at its destination in Central Western NSW.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is co-ordinating the land and sea search for the aircraft, with Tasmania Police helicopter and vessel resources assisting in the response by searching the coastline near George Town and Tasmania’s north.

AMSA’s Melbourne rescue jet is conducting overwater searching of Bass Strait, supported by vessels, including Victoria Police.

The light aircraft left George Town airport about 12.45pm on Saturday with a pilot and one passenger – who are Tasmanian residents - headed for regional Victoria and then on to Central Western NSW.

The plane did not reach its destination as scheduled and authorities were notified by concerned family members that it was overdue.
As a result, a search operation involving plane, helicopter and marine resources was activated last night.

Residents in Tasmania’s north are advised there will be ongoing aerial search activities in the area today.

03/06/2025

Community Consultation: Have your say in the draft Hillwood HUB Concept Plan

We're inviting community members to review and share feedback on the DRAFT Hillwood HUB Concept Plan—your chance to shape the future of this important community space! We recognise the importance of engaging and consulting with our community when implementing and reviewing our policies, strategies and plans, therefore we are seeking feedback regarding specific aspects.

Following the endorsement of the Hillwood Open Space Plan, Council has developed a draft concept plan to enhance the Hillwood HUB area. This plan incorporates key recommendations, including seating, formalised parking, upgraded BBQ facilities and structures, visual cues within the road to encourage the traffic to slow down, landscaping and improve accessibility.

While full implementation of the plan may take time—dependent on funding opportunities and the need to balance priorities in Hillwood and across the wider Local Government Area—it provides a clear blueprint to guide day-to-day decisions. This ensures actions and immediate decisions help to reduce ad-hoc decisions that could compromise future outcomes.

Consultation is now open until 5pm Friday, 20th of June 2025. To view the draft plan please visit our wesbite:

https://georgetown.tas.gov.au/hillwood-hub

03/06/2025

01/05/2025

"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's aerial fertilising!

23/03/2025

Shared from a George Town FB Group

23/03/2025

Have your say about what you want!

Have Your Say – Help Shape the George Town municipality!

Your feedback is important! The George Town Council Community Satisfaction Survey gives you the opportunity to share your satisfaction and what matters most to you within the George Town municipality.

By participating, you’ll help us:

◾️Uncover potential opportunities for improvements
◾️Assess current performance levels
◾️Strengthen our advocacy efforts
◾️Guide our strategic planning
◾️Understand the needs of our community

Share your thoughts on how we’re doing in areas such as customer service, service delivery, communication, and overall Council direction.

Take the survey today. We are keen to hear about your priorities, needs, and expectations.

This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Your identity can remain anonymous if you choose.
OPTIONAL: Please provide your details to enter the draw to win one of five $100 buy-local cards.

* This survey is an online survey. Hard copies are available upon request via Council. Please contact Council if you require assistance.

Visit our website to complete the survey.

https://georgetown.tas.gov.au/survey2025