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Mountains in the sea
Flinders Council includes some 52 islands comprising the Furneaux Group of Islands along with other islands in east Bass Strait. They stretch from the north…
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Pride in our heritage and a strong belief in our future
Like most regional communities, Flinders Council has a large area with a dispersed population and a small rate base. Local Government services provided on the…
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Helping to turn good ideas into reality
Commencing operations in February 2001, the Area Marketing and Development Office (AMDO) aims to increase visitors to the region and encourage more people to move…
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Growing Flinders
As a microcosm of Tasmania, Flinders is suffering a loss of young people with its demographic profile showing a marked drop in the proportion of…
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Partnerships the key
Flinders Council has a very close relationship with its community. While other areas need to work hard to build community spirit and encourage participation, willingness…
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Diversification of local industry
A fertile environment of spacious rich land, predictable weather and crystal clear seas, with an abundance of marine life has resulted in vibrant and growing…
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Deal Island – history and ecology just waiting to be discovered
Flying out of Essendon airport with Island Airlines, the plane tracks east of Melbourne’s CBD then follows the suburban beaches down to the Mornington Peninsula.…
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‘Mediterranean of the Pacific’
As well as flying three times a week out of Melbourne and Traralgon, Island Airlines flies from Launceston to Flinders and return every day of…
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An island full of adventure
With magnificent surroundings and pristine environment, adventure activities can always be had on Flinders Island. The Furneaux region provides for excellent scenery, but delve a…
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Taking Flinders to the world
An initiative of the Flinders Island Tourism Association, www.flindersislandonline.com.au is showcasing Flinders Island and the Furneaux Region to the world via the world wide web.…
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Online Access Centre
With over 120 spectacular beaches, finding one just for yourself is not hard. Add to this rugged ranges, world-significant wetlands, abundant wildlife and flora, crystal…
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Two of Flinders’ icons
The Mutton Bird and Cape Barren Goose are among the countless bird life that can be found on Flinders Island. Matthew Flinders had first reported…
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