Author: Svitlana (Lana) Loboda

Donation boosts Dover Medical Centre equipment

The Huon Valley Council and Dover Medical Centre have expressed heartfelt gratitude for a generous $44,000 donation from the Raminea Hall Committee, marking a milestone in community support. For 22 years, the Raminea Hall Committee has distributed funds from the sale of their community hall (previously owned and operated independently from Council) to support worthy local…

Huon Valley celebrates extraordinary volunteers at Community Awards Ceremony 

The Huon Valley Council proudly recognised the extraordinary contributions of local volunteers at the annual Huon Valley Community Awards, held at the Palais Theatre on Saturday, 24 May 2025.  The ceremony, hosted by MC Dean Harris MLC, celebrated National Volunteer Week 2025 under the theme “Connecting Communities” with a record number of recipients honoured for…

Huon Valley Council welcomes new Cygnet Ambulance Station

Huon Valley Council has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s announcement of the preferred site for the new Cygnet Ambulance Station on Mary Street.  The new state-of-the-art facility will provide dedicated, purpose-built infrastructure for Ambulance Tasmania, with reduced response times for Cygnet and surrounding communities.  Huon Valley Mayor, Sally Doyle, expressed her support for this significant development. …

Safe workers, safe drivers, safe community: Huon Valley’s Road Safety Week wrap-up

The Huon Valley Council has wrapped up a successful series of community events as part of National Road Safety Week, engaging staff, students, and community members with powerful messages about staying safe on our roads. Community BBQ brought road safety message to residents Earlier in the week, the community gathered for a free sausage sizzle,…

Huonville High School and Emergency Services showcase road crash rescue  

Huon Valley Council is joining forces with local emergency services crews to deliver a powerful live demonstration of a multi-car extraction for more than 100 Huonville High School students for National Road Safety Week.  The event will take place on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11am at the Huonville Swimming Pool carpark, which will transform…

UPDATE: Grove intersection safety improvements community consultation 

The Department of State Growth is inviting residents to attend drop-in community consultation sessions to review and provide feedback on draft concept designs for improvements to the Mountain River Road intersection. These sessions aim to gather input on different options to improve safety for all road users. Community consultation opens Monday, 26 May 2025. You can…