Huon Valley Council is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2026 Environment Grant Program, supporting the outstanding work of local community groups dedicated to protecting and restoring our region’s precious natural environments. Three grassroots projects have been awarded funding through Council’s annual grant program, to support local care groups in delivering meaningful environmental…
Do you have old pesticides, cleaning chemicals or other hazardous household products taking up space at home? Here’s your chance to dispose of them safely – for free! Huon Valley Council, in partnership with TasWaste South, is hosting two free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events on Saturday 23 May at convenient locations across the valley. Drop-off locations and…
Communities across the Huon Valley will be holding ANZAC Day services on Saturday 25 April 2026, providing opportunities to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans, past and present. Services will be held in Judbury, Huonville, Cygnet, Franklin, Geeveston, Dover and Southport. All are welcome. Judbury Huonville Cygnet Franklin Geeveston Dover & Southport We encourage…
Karamu (Coprosma robusta) is a New Zealand native introduced to Australia as a nursery plant in the late 1800s. Since then, it has established itself in a handful of sites in Tasmania, where it poses a serious threat due to its ability to invade undisturbed native forest — something few other weeds are capable of…
Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified professionals for the role of Independent Member of its Audit Panel. The Audit Panel comprises four members, two Councillors and two independent members, who have a broad range of skills and experience in accordance with Council’s Audit Panel Charter and selection criteria. The successful Independent Member…
Huon Valley Council is aware that TasWater has been contacting some property owners following recent smoke testing exercises. If you’ve received correspondence from TasWater about stormwater being connected to TasWater’s sewer infrastructure, Council has prepared a Stormwater Disconnection Information Sheet to help you understand what to do next. The factsheet outlines the first step (locating your stormwater…
