Category: Media Release

Council invests in community-led initiatives

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…

Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre gets a glow up

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…

From climate anxiety to community action

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 makes it easier to report dog attacks

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…

Community invited to view Cygnet Township Safety Upgrade designs

The Cygnet Township Safety Upgrade Program has reached an important milestone, withconcept designs now available for community viewing. The designs cover Lymington Road widening, new and extended off-street parking, on-streetdisability parking, centreline shifting, and additional wombat crossings— aimed at improvingparking, traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and accessibility in Cygnet. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said, “These…

Huon Valley honours remarkable volunteers at 2026 Community Achievement Awards 

The Huon Valley Council proudly recognised the extraordinary contributions of local volunteers at the annual Huon Valley Community Achievement Awards, held at the Palais Theatre on Saturday, 23 May 2026.  The ceremony celebrated National Volunteer Week 2026 under the theme “Your Year to Volunteer” and was attended by around 100 people, including nominees, their families and guests.  “The dedication…