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Welcome to new citizens

Brighton Council recently hosted an Australian Citizenship Ceremony at the Brighton Civic Centre, welcoming 20 new Australian citizens.

 

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Bridgewater pharmacy named TAS/SA store of the year

Priceline Pharmacy Bridgewater has been named Priceline Pharmacy TAS/SA Store of the Year for 2026, picking up the award at a conference in Cairns.

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Devils bring home ground pride to Brighton

Jye Menzie grew up playing footy on the streets and green spaces of Bridgewater, and now he’s captain of the Tasmania Devils VFL team, training on the very ground where it all began for him.

 

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Peter Geard recognised for 50 years of SES service

Peter Geard has been recognised for 50 years of service to the State Emergency Service (SES), with a reception recently held in his honour at the Brighton Bowls Club.

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Walks connect local mums

The Mum Connection is a Tasmanian not-for-profit community helping mums build meaningful friendships, feel supported and stay connected through every stage of motherhood.

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BGH Breakers expand into soccer

BGH Breakers are continuing to grow their community footprint with an exciting expansion into soccer, building on their success in grassroots netball.

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Choc Chip Slice

This slice is perfect if you feel like cookies but can’t be bothered rolling them all out! It’s great for school or work lunches, or with a cuppa.

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by Brighton Council
Chickpea and Lentil Salad

This salad is as easy as it is quick and healthy! You can alter the ingredients to suit your taste. Love hommus? Then add a bit more. Love lots of parsley? Add as much as you like. Hate cucumber? Leave it out!

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by Brighton Council
Recipe: Viral Big Mac Tacos

You might have seen these tacos all over social media – a delicious mix of a dupe Big Mac sauce and tacos. You can also use the sauce on burgers.

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by Brighton Council
Classic Chicken Soup

This warming soup is an easy take on a winter classic. Pop a batch on and be rewarded with a delicious broth, perfect for freezing in por­tions.

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The population of the Brighton Municipality is the largest in the Southcentral region (which is made up of the Derwent Valley, Central Highlands and Southern Midlands councils) at 18,595 people.
We have the youngest median age at 35 in the Southcentral region, you spring chickens!
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Brighton’s Next Chapter: More Homes, More Opportunity
Brighton continues to be positioned as one of Tasmania’s most exciting growth areas, and recent announcements regarding housing and development show that our community is well-positioned for the future.
Powering up Pontville
Throughout April, energy upgrades were completed at the Pontville Regional Sports Centre, marking an important step towards a cleaner, more efficient future for this much-loved community facility.
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