Stanley Chamber of Commerce

13/10/2026

Stanley turns 200, and you’re invited! 🎉
From 30 October to 2 November, the whole town is celebrating. There’s a parade, a family day with steam engines and food vans, a bush dance, heritage tours at Highfield, and a trip out on the Julie Burgess.
Book a few nights, bring the family, and be part of a big weekend in our little corner of Tasmania. Plenty of it is free.
Full program and tickets: stanleyandtarkine.com.au/stanley-bicentenary
📍 Stanley, NW Tasmania�

11/10/2026

10/09/2026

🚧 Stanley Highway Upgrade | Works commencing 21 September

Building Tasmania (formerly Department of State Growth) will soon begin upgrade works along a 2.8 km section of the Stanley Highway, between West Inlet Track and Dovecote Road.

Works are expected to commence on Monday, 21 September 2026 and take approximately nine months to complete.

During construction, a reduced speed limit will be in place, with single-lane closures during working hours between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

🚗 Please allow for up to eight minutes of additional travel time and remember to follow reduced speed limits and the directions of traffic controllers and signage.

For more information about the project, visit:
🔗 www.transport.tas.gov.au/stanley-highway-upgrade

Questions about the project can be directed to:
📧 [email protected]

20/08/2026

Stanley now has a dedicated community noticeboard for everybody to use.

29/07/2026

Congratulations to Stanley, WINNER of the People's Chioice award in the 2026 Tassie's Top Tourism Town Awards, with thanks to awards partner Bishopp and category sponsor Tourism Industry Council Tasmania!

A spectacular peninsula in Bass Strait boasts some of the cleanest air in the world. Nestled at the base of an ancient volcanic plug, lies the charming fishing village of Stanley in northwest Tasmania. Here, the hero is the ancient land itself – wild and rocky outcrops adorn stunning seascapes. Historic cottages create a picturesque frame around the town's two pristine beaches, and local residents include a fairy penguin colony. Stanley boasts world-class culinary delights, including freshly caught Tasmanian seafood, Cape Grim Beef and local artisan produce. A small haven that packs a powerful punch for making family memories.

https://tict.com.au/tourism-awards-programs/tassies-top-tourism-towns/vote-now-tassies-top-tourism-town-2026/stanley-2026/

21/07/2026

Our next Community Catch-Up is in Stanley this Friday.

Mayor Gerard Blizzard and General Manager Paul Gardner invite you to join them for a relaxed chat at Cafe on Church.

🗓️ Friday 24 July
🕥 2pm

It’s a great chance to share your thoughts, ask questions or simply say hello. No bookings needed - just drop in.

13/07/2026

🚧 Here's what our crews are working on across the municipality this week (weather permitting):

🌳 Parks & Reserves
• General maintenance and mowing at Smithton Recreation Ground
• Tree planting in Smithton and Stanley
• Pressure cleaning of park furniture and public toilets in Smithton and Stanley
• Flat w**d spraying in Smithton and Stanley
• Lawn cemetery duties
• Cleaning and vegetation removal from Arthur River footpaths
• Mowing at Brickmakers Beach and parks in Stanley

🛣️ Roads & Waste
• Drainage works and shoulder removal on Trowutta Road (temporary traffic management will be in place)
• Asphalt pothole repairs on various sealed roads
• Footpath repairs on various urban streets
• Grade roll and re-sheet works on Harcus River Road and Boys Road (weather permitting)
• Pothole repairs on various unsealed roads
• Bridge, signage and guide marker maintenance

⚠️ Please take care around work crews, follow any temporary traffic management in place, and thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.

09/07/2026

⭐️BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS⭐️

The Annual Plan and Budget 2026/27 includes a new $2.1 million Community Recreation Fund to improve community recreation spaces across Circular Head.

The fund will support two exciting projects:
✅ West Esplanade, Smithton
✅ Kings Park Playground, Stanley

By delivering both projects together, Council can achieve better value through shared planning, purchasing and project delivery, while making real progress this year.

Community engagement has already helped shape the long-term vision for West Esplanade through the Foreshore Park Master Plan. The master plan provides the overall direction for the site, with the detailed designs continuing to evolve as the project progresses.

For the Kings Park Playground, we won't be deciding what the playground should look like on our own. We'll be working with students from Stanley Primary School to hear their ideas and help shape a playground that reflects what local children and families want.

Please see our website for details on both of these projects and to find out what we are doing right now to get these projects moving.

https://www.circularhead.tas.gov.au/our-council/current-projects/community-recreation-fund