Huon Valley Council had plenty to celebrate at the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) Awards for Excellence, held last night at the LGAT Annual Conference, taking home two award wins and a highly commended recognition. Council was named winner of the Showcasing Innovation Award for its Liveability Framework, a community-centred decision-making model believed to…
Nicholls Rivulet nurse Esther Treadaway has been awarded the 2026 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship, receiving $5,000 to support her studies towards becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Mayor Sally Doyle congratulated Esther on the achievement. “Esther’s dedication to our local community really shone through in her application. She’s already caring for Huon Valley families in her current role, and it’s clear…
Huon Valley Council is calling on the State and Federal governments to recover the funding from the failed Transformer project and reserve it for a community-led master planning process guiding tourism investment and economic recovery across the Huon Valley. At its meeting on 29 July 2026, Council noted with disappointment the failure of the Transformer project, which was to be funded…
Huon Valley Medical Services has capped off an extraordinary year, with more than 23,600 appointments delivered in the 12 months to the end of June 2026 – the highest number of appointments recorded in any 12-month period to date. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said this milestone reflects the dedication of our entire medical team, the community’s trust in the…
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…
