A new initiative aimed at strengthening local connections has begun at St Paul’s Catholic School, with the first Community Afternoon held on 11 March as part of the Community Ground project.

Brighton Council has taken a bold step to support first home buyers, resolving to waive general rates for the first 12 months for residents building their first home in the municipality.

The draft Pontville Park Master Plan is open for public consultation from 20 March to 10 April 2026

Brighton Council was proud to stand with the Councils of Greater Hobart and our wider community on Friday 20 March as they walked together from the Hobart waterfront to Parliament Lawns to take a united stand against racism.

When 13-year-old Jack Triffitt from Gagebrook set out to get a bus reinstated for his trip to school, he probably didn’t expect to end up making headlines across Tasmania.

You might know Jack from around Council, but he’s recently stepped into a brand?new gig as our Facilities Manager.

Gagebrook’s own Emily Rose, a vibrant six-year-old, recently showcased her talent for dancing at the Dance Life Nationals competition in Sydney this January.

Brighton Community Food Hub ended 2025 on a high, with record customer numbers and booming sales keeping the volunteers very busy throughout the year. At the start of 2026, this award winning, not-for-profit volunteer-run food relief charity began its fourth year of operation.

For many people in the Brighton municipality, Shirley Williams is a very familiar and friendly face at the Bridgewater Library.

Brighton has changed significantly over the past decade. Our municipality has grown into a thriving community of more than 21,000 residents, with local employment doubling and more young families choosing Brighton as the place to build their future.