(Nassella trichotoma) A suspected new weed has been found in the Huon Valley. Serrated tussock spreads quickly, is very hard to control, and can turn native grasslands and pastures into unusable land. One plant can produce around 100,000 seeds a year, spread by wind, livestock and machinery. Have you seen it? How to report it
The Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy 2026 (STRLUS) is now in effect, following its declaration by the Tasmanian Government on 11 September 2026. It replaces the STRLUS 2010-2035, which was first declared in October 2011. The STRLUS guides strategic land use and development in the Southern Tasmania region. What does this mean for the Huon…
Huon Valley Council is seeking expressions of interest from landowners who could make good use of clean fill from our road maintenance work. About the program Each year, maintaining our roads, table drains and culverts produces clean fill such as natural soil, rock and gravel. Rather than carting it long distances, we would like to…
The Huon Valley Studio Art Trail is gearing up for its biggest year yet, with the number of participating artists doubling since last year’s event. Running from 23 to 25 October, what started as a small, community-driven event has grown into a professional, multi-day celebration of art, craft and community, and this year promises to…
Preparation works have already started for Council’s 2026-2027 road resealing program, with the reseal contractor scheduled to begin resealing works mid-October. Resealing is a proactive maintenance treatment that helps prevent potholes and cracks from forming in the road surface. If left untreated, small cracks allow water to seep into the road pavement, which weakens the…
We know many residents want to see less chemical use in the community, and so do we — that’s why we’re taking a more targeted approach this year. Some residents have already taken the initiative to clear weeds from the footpath in front of their home so it doesn’t need spraying. It’s exactly the kind…
