Category: News

Huon Valley welcomes new citizens

The Huon Valley Council hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on 29 January, welcoming 21 new Australian citizens to our community. The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Mayor Toby Thorpe, with Director Community and Place Lyle Ground serving as Master of Ceremonies. New citizens from the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, India,…

Check before you build, buy or sell 

A small check now may save big problems later.  When buying, selling, or doing home improvements, missing approvals can create serious legal and financial issues down the track.  Huon Valley Council encourages property owners, buyers and sellers to check that any property improvement work has the required planning, building and plumbing approvals before making major decisions.  While some projects…

Get involved: Clean Up Australia Day 2026

Communities across the Huon Valley are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves this year as Clean Up Australia returns with dedicated events throughout February and March 2026.  The campaign will feature three key dates:  Get involved  Whether you’re a local business, school, or concerned resident, getting involved is simple. Interested participants can:  Free drop-off support for Huon Valley  Great…

Annual road resealing program begins

Duke Street resurfacing underway as part of annual road resealing program. Nine locations across the Valley to receive protective treatment by April 2026.

Flowering foxgloves

Foxglove is now a declared weed in Tasmania. Help us map and manage this toxic plant by recording sightings on iNaturalist and controlling it on your property.

Franklin Cenotaph – community feedback shapes new options

New options for Franklin Cenotaph keep it in place while creating safer commemorative space. Survey open until Jan 5.