Huon Valley Council is leading the way as the first council in Tasmania to launch an AI-powered digital Planning Portal – a game changer that promises to fundamentally transform the way planning applications are assessed and approved across the state. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said, “The groundbreaking platform takes the planning process to a…
Huon Valley Council is making it easier than ever for community groups to use their local hall, with a new Community Activation Rate taking effect from 1 July 2026 – offering free hire to groups running activities that provide wider community value and enable neighbourhood activations. Mayor Sally Doyle said the change was about backing the kind of grassroots activities that make the Huon Valley a great place to…
Four Huon Valley community projects have been awarded funding through Council’s 2026 Community Liveability Fund, supporting initiatives that range from youth engagement and women’s health to environmental monitoring and transport access. Selected from 15 applications, this year’s recipients share in a total of $24,000. The selected projects demonstrate the kind of community-led thinking the fund…
Huon Valley Council has completed a major transformation of the Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre, with all community members invited to come and see the result for themselves. A major two-stage transformation has completely renewed the much-loved facility. Stage 1 delivered new pool tiles, an all-accessibility hoist, comfortable bench seats, and an upgraded ventilation system to keep swimmers comfortable year-round. The recently…
Huon Valley Council is calling on local community groups, clubs and residents to host a session of The Adaptation Game (TAG) Huon Valley in their neighbourhood — a creative and practical way to help locals prepare for the impacts of climate change. TAG isn’t like any other board game. Built based on research and tailored especially for the Huon Valley, it uses local maps and realistic scenarios shaped around our…
Huon Valley Council is making it simpler for residents to report dog attacks and access information on responsible dog ownership, with new signage being installed at all designated off-lead areas across the valley, backed by a fully updated online resource hub. Mayor Sally Doyle said the initiative is about supporting the community with the right information at…
