What We Do
NTDC is the Regional Development Body for Northern Tasmania. We are funded by seven northern councils: City of Launceston, Dorset, Northern Midlands, Meander Valley, West Tamar, George Town and Break O’Day. We are tasked with growing Northern Tasmanian prosperity through: Economic development, Regional Collaboration, Advocacy and Communications.
Our Values
Creative
We are receptive to new ideas, challenge the status quo, think in global competitive terms, whilst supporting a ‘Best of Region’ approach.
Curious
We encourage learning and continuous improvement, learning from our stories or success and failure.
Connected
We are Tasmanian, we leverage diversity and cultivate our connections with the environments and communities we work with.
Clear
We are open, transparent and respectful, understanding that effective communication is critical.
Our Projects
Our local council areas
Top Industries
Healthcare & Social Assistance
Education & Training
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
Mining
Construction
Financial & Insurance Services
Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Population
Percentage of People in Labour Workforce
Heart of the Tamar Valley Wine Route with over 30 vineyards and home to Platypus House and Seahorse World at Beauty Point.
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Contains the perfectly preserved 1836 convict-built Ross Bridge and some of the world’s finest superfine merino wool properties.
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Home to the world-famous Bay of Fires and the mine that produces most of the planet’s gem-quality blue sapphires.
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Tasmania’s second-largest city, home to Cataract Gorge, Queen Victoria Museum (Australia’s largest regional gallery) and the nation’s oldest operating brewery (Boag’s).
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Established 1804 as Australia’s third-oldest settlement; location of Bell Bay, Tasmania’s only heavy-industry deep-water port and aluminium smelter.
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Hosts Bridestowe Lavender Estate, the world’s largest single lavender farm, and Tasmania’s longest-running agricultural show in Scottsdale.
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Tasmania’s dairy powerhouse and official gateway to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park; also famous for Sheffield’s town of murals.
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Tasmania’s northernmost council; a secluded island of striking natural beauty, defined by dramatic coastlines, rolling hills and an untamed atmosphere.
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