Media Releases

2024 Media Releases

March

Temporary management plan for Franklin’s Palais Theatre and associated activities

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Temporary management change of Franklin’s Palais Theatre

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Project update: Port Huon pool refurbishment

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February

Media release – Huon Valley Medical Services team announcement

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January

Update – Resignation of Huon Valley Councillor Cathy Temby

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Resignation of Huon Valley Councillor Cathy Temby

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2023 Media Releases

December

Huon Valley Council’s Chief Executive Officer appointed

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Tender submissions invited for weighbridge and tollbooth at Southbridge Waste Transfer Station and IT systems for all Huon Valley Council Waste Transfer Stations

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New opening hours for Customer Service Centre

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November

Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship awarded

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October

Major refurbishment to begin on Port Huon pool

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Important update on Tasmania Fire and Emergency Services Reform

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Council to seek Expressions of Interest for recruitment of General Manager

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Huon Valley Council Farewells General Manager Jason Browne

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September

Media release – Council’s plans to tackle illegal rubbish dumping

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Media release – Welcome to our newest citizens

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August

Huon Valley Council’s Food Hub Project wins prestigious National Economic Development Award

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Geeveston Medical Centre continues to serve the community

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Huonville’s Black Swan Park is officially open

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Family event to celebrate local Aboriginal Elders

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July

The Future of Local Government Review: Huon Valley Council’s submission

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Port Huon Pool refurbishment update

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Huon Valley Council endorses Food Resilience Strategy

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June

Celebrating our Elders in NAIDOC Week 2023

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Port Huon Pool to be closed for major refurbishment

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Council rate rise to invest in the future

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The Future of Local Government Review – Stage 3

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May

Council approves DarkLab’s Transformer project for Ida Bay

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Huon Valley Community Awards 2023 recognise inspirational volunteers

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Huon Valley’s Land Use and Development Strategy

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Huon Valley Council appoints contractor to Dover Medical Centre expansion

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Huon Valley Council secures funding for local farm school program

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New citizens welcomed to the Huon Valley

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Natural Resource Management Environment Grants now open

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April

Huon Valley Medical Services change billing policy

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March

Huon Valley Kerbside Waste Collection Update

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Closure of Geeveston Waste Transfer Station

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Huon Valley Food Hub Harvest Festival

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Huon Valley businesses to embrace plastic free future

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February

Huon Valley Council secures funding for Shipwrights Point Floating Fishing Pontoon

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Huon Valley is stepping up to Clean Up Australia Day 2023

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Development of Huon Valley Food Resilience Strategy underway

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No tenders received for Dover Medical Centre expansion

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January

Huon Valley Council endorse Section 35F report

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Huon Valley welcomes new citizens

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2022 Media Releases

December

Huon Valley councillors commit to genuine and respectful engagement with residents

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Huon Valley Community Awards

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November

Newly Elected Councillor for the Huon Valley

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Community Vision for the Huon Valley

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Huon Valley Audio Tour is Live

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Mayor and Councillors Sworn In

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Launch of e-waste recycling service for Huon Valley residents

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October

COUNCIL SHARES THE GOOD WORK OF THE FOOD HUB WITH THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA

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General Managers Annual Performance Review

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Community Wellbeing Director Leaving Huon Valley Council After 18 Years

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Learn to Swim Program at the Huonville pool

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September

Draft Local Provisions Schedule Withdrawn

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Networking for seniors in the Huon Valley

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No action to be taken on petition

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Newly appointed board members excited to support regional jobs hub

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New model for medical centres

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August

Storm recovery support for community

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ARTBOX to pop up in Launceston

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Cygnet Town Hall Lift Complete

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Community Grants help fund local projects

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Plastic Free Action in the Huon Valley

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Huon Valley Food Hub moves into ‘hands on’ stage

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People actively protecting the Huon Valley’s natural environment

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Bringing more awareness to the issue of homelessness and housing stress

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No action to be taken on petition

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July

Celebrating Friday Night Games 1st Birthday

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Suicide Prevention Workshops

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Cultural Burning Workshop at Burtons Reserve

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June

Creating Connection with Community

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Council Committed to the Future of Huon Valley’s Medical Centres

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Increasing Investment in Huon Valley Roads

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May

New Model for Working with Youth in the Huon Valley

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Adoption of Fees and Charges for 2022/23

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April

Best practice approach to managing conflicts of interest

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Huon Valley Job Hub: expressions of interest sought for a directorial position on the Board of Authority

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Acting Mayor Committed to Serving Her Community

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Acting Deputy Mayor Appointed

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March

Building stronger communities through connected neighbours

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Resignation of Huon Valley Mayor Bec Enders

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General Manager Contract Continued

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THE JOURNEY OF RECONCILIATION

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Council considers public meeting outcomes

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February

SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE’S PASSION FOR RURAL HEALTH

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New Providers for Cygnet Medical Centre

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Public Meeting at The Palais Theatre

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One hundred and thirty-four people attend public meeting

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January

Farewell to Dr Eve Merfield

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Public Meeting Facilitator Appointed

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CELEBRATING OUR NEW CITIZENS AND RECOGNISING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Public Exhibition of the Huon Valley Draft Local Provisions Schedule

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Arts Tasmania funding to enhance the story of the Vin Smith Collection

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ARTBOX ventures on its first road trip out of the Huon Valley

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Council resolves to hold public meeting

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2021 Media Releases

December

Celebrating the installation of a lift in Geeveston Town Hall

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ENVIRONMENT GRANTS PROGRAM

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Bushfire Preparedness Social Media Campaign

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Huon Valley Council undertakes training for managing conflict of interest

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Improving the quality and coverage of road works

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November

Public Petition Tabled at Council Meeting

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Poultry Amnesty a Success

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Electric Vehicle Fast Charger for Cygnet

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Shop local this Christmas

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Lease arrangements for the Cygnet Medical Centre

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October

Supporting Job Seekers into Employment Pathways

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Proud to offer unique services and low rates

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MURAL TO INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, EVOKE EMOTION AND SPARK CONVERSATION

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September

Mayor apologises and vows to restore public confidence in recruitment processes

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Australian Citizenship Day 2021: Huon Valley Welcomes Seven New Citizens

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General Manager Appointment Confirmed

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Status of Council Projects in Cygnet, Geeveston, Huonville & Judbury

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Building Volunteer Capacity in the Huon Valley

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VILLAGE HUBS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL ISOLATION IN THE HUON VALLEY

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Now Open: Huon Valley Council’s 2021/22 Community Grants Program

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August

New General Manager Appointed to Huon Valley Council

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Huon Valley Council Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

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Council Withdraws Australia Day Award

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Council partners with Port Cygnet Cannery to remove declared weed

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Pickleball is making a bounce at our sport centres and you are invited to join in!

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General Manager Recruitment Update

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Huon Valley Council Aquatic Facilities Review

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Calling all aspiring artists aged 16-25 – Applications have been extended for the Youth Artist Mentorship Program until Sunday 29 August!

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Huon Highway Corridor Study consultation period closing soon

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Federal funding to improve road safety Black Spot on the Huon Highway

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Huon Valley Council welcomes new Director Infrastructure Services and Strategic Projects Officer

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July

Bringing good health to the Valley: Live Well, Live Long FREE program launches in Huonville

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Port Huon to Geeveston Walking Track now open

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Enjoy the re-greening of Huonville’s Skinners Creek to the Black Gum Reserve

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Future planning for Huon Valley Council aquatic centres

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Protecting our Fourfoot Road woodlands

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Sue Clark joins the Huon Valley Council as Councillor

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June

Huon Valley Council delivers 2021-22 budget

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Supporting a Huon Valley that’s healthy, well and thriving

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Councillor position becomes vacant at HVC

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May

Planning for a great 2021/22 harvest season

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Meet the Huon Valley’s 2021 Volunteer Service Award recipients

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Funding secured for young artist mentorship program

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2021 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarships awarded

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Partners sought for Huonville greenspace redevelopment

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April

Public gallery reopens for Council meetings

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Huonville community project secures funding

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Huon Valley Council welcomes interim General Manager

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Huon Valley Council announces Priority Projects for 2021/22

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March

You in the Huon campaign launched

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Huon Valley Council farewells General Manager Emilio Reale

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Funding secured to upgrade the Huon Valley Hub

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February

Funding obtained for Vin Smith Collection

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Geeveston Town Hall’s future in good hands

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Funeral home to be built adjacent to the Huon Lawn Cemetery

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Council completes its review of RV sites

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January

Uniquely Huon: ‘Inside Out’, a new exhibition for ARTBOX

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Subsidised transport for local pickers this harvest season

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New Burtons Reserve toilet block now complete

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2020 Media Releases

December

Jefferys Track feasibility study now complete

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Dover township entrance/green space now complete

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Geeveston Town Hall community engagement results released

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November

Help make Huonville a better place

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Seeking Huon Valley Hub program partners

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October

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program projects announced

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September

Huon Valley’s newest EV fast charger launched in Geeveston

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New mobile exhibition space to travel the Huon Valley

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August

Jefferys Track feasibility study FAQ

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Council’s Audit Panel welcomes new members

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July

Jefferys Track feasibility study and community consultation

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Council’s Climate Change Strategy – Part A now open for public feedback

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EOIs called for purchase of vacant land within Huon Lawn Cemetery

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June

Huon Valley Council delivers 2020/21 budget

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Huon Valley Council sets fees and charges for 2020/21

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Cygnet Medical Centre EOI process concludes

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May

Add your listing on the new Huon Valley website

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2020 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarships awarded

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Huon Valley Council GM’s contract renewed

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Closure of the Huonville and Geeveston Visitor Information Centres

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Huon Valley Council welcomes new GPs to Geeveston

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March

Closure Notice: Council’s Customer Service Centre

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Recreation Centres and Swimming Pool Closures

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COVID-19 Update – Council Meeting, Wednesday 25 March, 2020

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COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) information

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Huon Valley Visitor Information Centres update

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February

Levelling the Playing Field

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Give Back to Your Community

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Volunteer Service Awards nominations now open

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HVC welcomes its first electric car

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Huon Valley Workforce Planning Study underway

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Australia Day 2020

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January

Have Your Say: Huon River Foreshore Shared Pathway

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Protecting the Huon from bushfire

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2019 Media Releases

December

Slow down and save our devils

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2019 Huon Valley Community Satisfaction Survey results released

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Council votes to progress Cygnet Medical Centre sale

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Southern Waste Memorandum of Understanding: Councils team up on local waste issues

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November

Sale of the Cygnet Medical Centre to be considered on 11 December 2019

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Geoweb trialled along Esperance Coast Road

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Huonville Stormwater Upgrade: Skinners Creek Walking Track closing Monday 11 November 2019

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Have Your Say: Community Communications Survey 2019

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October

Huon Valley Council wins two Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania Awards

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Council’s Senior EHO wins Environmental Health Australia (TAS) Award

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Huon Valley Council wins LG Professionals Partnership and Collaboration Award

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Bushfire Ready: the Huon Valley prepares for a safer summer

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EOIs called for Jefferys Track Feasibility Study

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Listening to our community: Community satisfaction survey about the Huon Valley Council

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September

Public meeting for Cygnet Medical Centre sale

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CMCA to run RV site at Heritage Park

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Meet the Huon’s first AR platypus and enter our competition

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Report provides history of Council’s CDO investments

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August

Have Your Say: New roof for Shipwrights Point toilets

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Improved access to climate change information

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Online register provides details on asbestos control

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Homelessness Week in the Huon

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July

Land subdivision planning applications lodged

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Data tools by .id now available across Tasmania

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Unsuccessful bid for the $20 million iconic walk

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Have Your Say: Huonville Foreshore Junior Playground to be renewed

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Respect the Huon: Report crime

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Planet Youth drug prevention program

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Community meeting for Give It a Go program

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Sale of the Cygnet Medical Centre to proceed to EOI

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June

Dover Playground

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Huon Valley Council Budgeting for our Future

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Homelessness Forum

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May

Strengthening our role as a Refugee Welcome Zone

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Volunteer Service Awards: Special thanks to those that serve the community

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$19,000 in grants for community projects announced

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Local artists help paint the town red for Dark Mofo

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Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarships Awarded

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Have Your Say: A Recreation Strategy for the Huon Valley

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Have Your Say: The future of Ranelagh Recreation ground

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April

Planning for Future Growth in Huonville-Ranelagh

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National Honour for Huon Valley Visitor Centre

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Give It a Go program funded by State Government

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Federal Election Strategy

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Brand Implementation Strategy

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Upgrade for major tourist route

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Helping Huon Valley’s Youth Reach Full Potential

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Urgent state-wide action needed on climate change and waste management

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Huon Valley supports the continuation of STCA

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March

Creating an iconic pathway on the Huon River

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Belated Australia Day Honours Announced

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Consultant appointed for new recreation strategy

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Latest Round of Community Grants Open

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Celebrating Diversity Through Stories of Belonging

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Celebrating Diversity Through Stories of Belonging

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Volunteer Care Groups Urged to Apply for Grants

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Mayor Says Thank You To Clean Up Volunteers

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Information regarding sale of public land – Cygnet Medical Centre

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February

Mayor Invites Residents to Information Sessions

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January

Christmas may be over, but in the Huon Valley the holly berries are only just starting to ripen.

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Learn how to support someone impacted by suicide.

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2018 Media Releases

December

Council releases Annual Report

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Summer School Holiday Program

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Huon Valley Council Land Strategy Update

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Huonville Car Park Works

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Huonville Stormwater Plans Released

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Council’s community grants will help the community

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It’s all about creative play and fun at Vacation Care this summer

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November

HUON VALLEY COUNCIL LAND STRATEGY

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Geeveston Medical Centre turns 10

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SALE OF RANDALLS BAY LAND

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New Council begins work

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Have Your Say – Community Engagement Framework

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October

Huon Pool Opening

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Declaration of new Councillors

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Huon Valley Council Garden project

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September

Flood Studies

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Australia Day Awards

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Southport Jetty and Boat Ramp

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Understanding Mental Health Forum

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Health & Wellbeing Expo

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August

Dover Sports Centre

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Stories in September

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Mountain River Hall Committee EOI

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July

Waste Management Update

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Mobile Food Van Trial

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Council attracts millions in Grants

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June

Geeveston Visitor Centre

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Enrol to Vote in the upcoming Council elections

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Council delivers balanced budget

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Roads, bridges and playgrounds

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Waste Fees increase

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May

Huon Valley Council Volunteer Awards

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Flood Recovery

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Recreational Vehicle consultation

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Huon Valley Council Volunteer Awards

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April

Recycling and China

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Regional Development Australia visits Huonville

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Huonville-Ranelagh Masterplan

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March

Driver mentors needed

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Farming & the Law Workshop

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Heritage Park Open Day

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Cygnet community information session

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Heritage Park Recreational Vehicle proposal

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February

Jefferys Track proposal

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Mobile Food Business Trial

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State Grants Commission visit

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Cat Tracker Project

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NRM Weed Workshop

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Community Information Sessions

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Huon Valley / Kingborough Council resource sharing

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2017 Media Releases

December

Recycling changes

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Preparing for Council Elections

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November

Works update

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2017 Community Grants

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Huonville Ranelagh Master Plan

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Far South Memorial by the Sea Unveiling

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National Asbestos Month

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Commissioner thanks volunteers

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October

HMAS Huon Freedom of Entry

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Recycling changes

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Huon Pool Opening

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Paterson’s Curse alert

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Seniors Strength Program

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September

Vacation Care

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Seniors Month

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New Leadership Group

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Communitree Project

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A Plastic Ocean – documentary

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Community Grants Open

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August

New Car for Gearing Up program

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Dover Medical Centre Registrar

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Garage Sale Trail Launch

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Heritage Park Playground

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Geeveston Medical Centre Patient Survey

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July

Community Engagement

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Council purchases Huonville building

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General Manager welcomes Commissioner’s reappointment

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Volunteer Care group grants available

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June

Council delivers balanced budget

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Huonville flags on track

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Seniors classes go from strength to strength

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Where there’s smoke…

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May

Franklin speed limit change

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2017 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship

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Southbridge Open Day

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Council thanks Huon Valley Volunteers

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Huonville basketball court

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April

A life changing gesture

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Council welcomes trainee doctors

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March

Concern over dumped cars

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Council Land and Recreational Facilities By-law

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February

Council appoints new General Manager

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January

Australia Day Award Winners

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Commissioner congratulates Huonville High

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Old Sea Dogs

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Cygnet Medical Services lease awarded

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2016 Media Releases

November

Expression of Interest – Cygnet Medical Services

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Gearing Up for Summer

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Southern Trove tourist program launched

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September

Council responds to BOI petition

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August

Council acts on Ministerial Directions

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Council credit cards made public

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Eggs and Bacon Bay – what’s in a name?

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July

Council thanks flood workers

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Community Grants awarded

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Council acts on Ministerial Directions

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Council seeks mediation services

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June

Council delivers balanced budget

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Council approves $8.1 million capital works budget

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Minister’s release on Huon Valley Council Board of Inquiry

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May

New Skate Park underway

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Get to know your Council – Staff

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Gearing Up Mentors needed for Huonville

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Greg Norris Health Scholarships awarded

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ABC Television comedy show requires extras

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April

Million Paws Walk 2016

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Tomorrow’s doctors training in the Huon

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FREE Green Waste Disposal Day

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Huon Valley Council Community Grants

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New life for Huonville Guide and Scout Hall

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March

Important information for Private Water Suppliers

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Branding the Huon Valley

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February

Overseas doctors visiting the Huon Valley

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January

Huonville Netball upgrade

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Cuppa Conversations

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2015 Media Releases

December

Australia Day 2016 at Franklin

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Hobart Pathology now at Cygnet Medical Services

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$5,000 Greg Norris Scholarship now open

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Skate Park consultation

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Huon Valley Council’s little Christmas tree

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November

Buy Local 2015

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October

FREE Breast Cancer massage

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Huon Trail launch

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September

Board of Inquiry into Huon Valley Council

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August

New Planning Scheme for the Huon Valley

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Grant for youth project

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Volunteer Care Group Grants

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July

Caravan By-law

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Cuppa Conversations

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Gearing Up expansion

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June

Council passes 2015-16 budget

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May

Council launches new website

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Electronic billing

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Huon MLC donates to Gearing Up program

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April

GMC receives top accreditation honour

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RSPCA Million Paws Walk

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March

Tourism booming in the Huon

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Free Huon Valley Seniors Expo

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Geeveston Early Learning and Care exceeds National Standard

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Audit panel established

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February

Council welcomes Auditor-General’s report

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Proposed settlement in civil court case against CBA

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Vandalism at Eggs and Bacon Bay causing confusion

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Huonville Town Hall clock

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January

Australia Day award recipients and new citizens

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Australia Day in Huonville

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2014 Media Releases

December

2014 – Media Releases

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2013 Media Releases

December

2013 – Media Releases

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