Category: Media Release

Huon Valley Council shares the community’s concern about the potential impacts of florfenicol antibiotics for commercial salmon farming in our waterways.  While Council has no jurisdiction over the decision to approve the use of florfenicol, our role is to advocate on behalf of our community. To this end, Council has reached out to the EPA, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE), and aquaculture industry representatives to…

The wait is over – the Huonville Pool re‑opens on Saturday, 8 November, ready for another vibrant summer of swimming, fun and community connection.  To celebrate the opening day, entry will be free on Saturday 8 November, inviting the whole community to come along, take a dip, and enjoy everything the pool has to offer…

A new and creative approach to building community resilience is coming to the Huon Valley. Residents are invited to attend the official launch of The Adaptation Game (TAG) Huon Valley, a board game workshop that helps people explore how their town might respond to climate challenges such as floods, fires and storms.  Huon Valley Acting Mayor Toby…

Huon Valley Council has completed important repair works on Cygnet Coast Road, using an innovative method to protect against coastal erosion and keep the road safe for the community.  To stabilise the embankment where erosion was threatening the road, our Works team installed Kyowa rock bags—large, specially designed bags of rock made for coastal protection.…

Huon Valley Council is celebrating a remarkable national achievement, with its Manager of Environmental Sustainability, Dr Malcolm Johnson, and the Tasmanian team taking out first place in the 2025 Disaster Challenge national finals held in Hobart yesterday (14 October).  The team impressed judges with their project, Thriving Coastal Futures in Southern Tasmania — an initiative…

Protecting Cygnet’s unique heritage, improving access to public transport, and ensuring reliable digital connectivity have emerged as top priorities for the community through recent engagement on the Cygnet Township Structure Plan.  One in five local ratepayers (454 adults) contributed their ideas and aspirations for the future of Cygnet through surveys, conversations, business engagement and a…