Category: Media Release

New citizens welcomed to the Huon Valley 

The Huon Valley Council hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on Friday, 20 June 2025, welcoming 12 new Australian citizens to our community.  The ceremony was officiated by Mayor Sally Doyle with Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Kranz serving as Master of Ceremonies.  The special occasion saw new citizens from Iran, Philippines, Austria, Germany, Ireland, and the United…

Financial sustainability in focus for Council budget 

Huon Valley Council has adopted its 2025-26 Annual Plan, Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, at a Special Meeting of Council. underscoring its commitment to financial sustainability and community wellbeing.  “Financial sustainability is crucial as we manage key services and assets for residents, including roads, buildings and recreational facilities,” said Mayor Sally Doyle. “Our 2025-26 Budget…

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. …

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…

New strategic flood maps provide vital information for Huon Valley 

Huon Valley Council welcomes the release of the new Tasmanian Strategic Flood Maps, a significant step in helping communities better understand and prepare for flood risk. Developed by the State Emergency Service (SES), the maps show the probable extent of flooding and how deep and fast water may be moving under a range of scenarios.…