to forced council amalgamations

The state government has officially announced there will be no forced amalgamations of local governments across Tasmania, including Brighton Council. Instead, communities and councils will decide their own future and the state government will ensure they have the final say. Each council has been invited to be a part of the Local Government Review Board’s review into local government, which has been ongoing since January

2022. The review aims to create a more robust and capable sys tem of local government. After the Board hands down its final report in October, each council will be invited to review it and make a submission to state gov ernment about what they want. Communities will then get a chance to have their say and the state government will respect their decision as it has been made clear that there should be no forced amalgamations.

Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys swing into Zoodoo Zoo

In a Tassie first, Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys have arrived at Zoodoo Zoo. Brighton Mayor Leigh Gray welcomed the spritely primates, originally from Melbourne Zoo, at the official launch opening of their new habitat in June. Zoodoo’s newest residents Tito (aged 6), Carlos (9), Enzo intelligent monkeys - they can usually only be experienced by travelling to the mainland or overseas. The Squirrel Monkeys are an exciting addition to the Zoodoo family who are continuing their ongoing progression of the zoo’s new strategic plan to evolve into a conservation organisation.

Labor has a plan with the right priorities for Tasmania