Waratah–Wynyard Council

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Waratah-Wynyard Council
Tasmania
Waratah-Wynyard Council
Map showing the Waratah-Wynyard local government area.
Coordinates 41°22′58″S145°29′44″E / 41.3828°S 145.4956°E / -41.3828; 145.4956
Population13,800 (2018) [1]
 • Density3.903/km2 (10.11/sq mi)
Established2 April 1993 [2]
Area3,536 km2 (1,365.3 sq mi) [1]
MayorMary Duniam
Council seat Wynyard
Region Wynyard and Waratah
State electorate(s) Braddon
Federal division(s) Braddon
Waratah Wynyard Council logo 2017.svg
Website Waratah-Wynyard Council
LGAs around Waratah-Wynyard Council:
Burnie
Circular Head Waratah-Wynyard Council Central Coast
West Coast West Coast Kentish
Waratah-Wynyard LGA Tasmania locator map.svg

Waratah-Wynyard Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated in the north-west of the state. Waratah-Wynyard is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 13,800, [1] the major towns and localities of the region include Savage River, Sisters Beach, Somerset, Waratah and the principal town of Wynyard.

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History and attributes

On 2 April 1993, the municipalities of Waratah and Wynyard were amalgamated to form the Waratah-Wynyard Council. [2] There had been suggestion of renaming the council to Table Cape, which was the former name of the Wynyard Council until 1945, but this move failed at the ballot box. [3]

Waratah-Wynyard is classified as rural, agricultural and very large under the Australian Classification of Local Governments. [4]

Waratah-Wynyard Council logo (1987-2017) Waratah-Wynyard Council logo.jpg
Waratah-Wynyard Council logo (1987-2017)

The former logo of the council was selected from 124 competition entries in 1987. The enlarged "W" below Table Cape is indicative of ploughed paddocks representing the rural heritage - a lighthouse and a seagull were added to the final design. The word "Waratah" was added in 1993 following the amalgamation of the councils.

Government

The current mayor is Mary Duniam and the current deputy mayor is Celisa Edwards. Other sitting councillors are Kevin Hyland, Michael Johnstone, Leanne Raw, Andrea Courtney, Gary Bramich and Dillon Roberts. All councillors will be up for re-election in 2026. [5]

Previous mayors

Entities

Waratah-Wynyard Council operates the Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre at 8 Exhibition Link, Wynyard. [7] The centre hosts a monthly local artwork exhibit and the Ransley Veteran Car Collection on permanent display.

Localities

[8]

LocalityCensus population 2011Reason
Sisters Creek 201Includes Myalla
Sisters Beach 439
Boat Harbour Beach 429Includes in Boat Harbour
Boat Harbour, Tasmania Incl. in Boat Harbour Beach
Flowerdale 324Includes Table Cape
Table Cape Incl. in Flowerdale
Wynyard 5,990Includes Seabrook, Doctors Rocks
SeabrookIncl. in Wynyard
Somerset 3,975
Doctors Rocks Incl. in Wynyard
Elliott 350
Yolla 337
Henrietta 236Includes Oonah, Parrawe, West Takone, Takone
Oonah Incl. in Henrietta
Parrawe Incl. in Henrietta
Guildford Incl. in Waratah
Corinna Incl. in Waratah
Savage River Incl. in Waratah
West Takone Incl. in Henrietta
Takone Incl. in Henrietta
Meunna Incl. in Lapoinya
Preolenna Incl. in Lapoinya
Calder 375Includes Kellatier, Moorleah
KellatierIncl. in Calder
Oldina 111
Milabena Incl. in Lapoinya
Lapoinya 287Includes Meunna, Preolenna, Milabena
Moorleah Incl. Calder
Myalla Incl. in Sisters Creek
Mount Hicks 353
Waratah 298Includes Guildford, Corinna, Savage River
Total13,705
3Variance
Local government total13,708Gazetted Central Coast local government area

Not in above list

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18: Population Estimates by Local Government Area (ASGS 2018), 2017 to 2018". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Agency Details: Waratah-Wynyard Municipal Council". search.archives.tas.gov.au. Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "The Story Behind Our Logo". warwyn.tas.gov.au. Waratah-Wynyard Council. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Local government national report 2014-2015". regional.gov.au. Australian Government. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  5. ↑ "Elected Members". Waratah-Wynyard Council. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Former mayor enjoying slower-paced life after hanging up the hat". The Advocate. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  7. ↑ "Wonders of Wynyard". Wonders of Wynyard. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics. "2011 Census QuickStats" . Retrieved 9 April 2016.
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