The Huon Valley Council is proud to support the Huon Show 2025 and can’t wait to connect with our community at this year’s much‑loved event! Council staff and volunteers will be spread across the showgrounds with hands‑on activities, displays and plenty of practical tips on staying safe, sustainable and prepared. At the Emergency Management stall, learn…
We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred in the Huon Valley yesterday, in which a community member lost his life after being struck by a falling tree. This sudden loss has deeply affected our entire community. Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends some of whom are part of our…
To help residents prepare their properties for summer and reduce fire risk, Huon Valley Council is offering free green waste disposal at all three Waste Transfer Stations from Saturday 8 November to Sunday 16 November 2025. What can be dropped off:Leaves, branches, grass clippings, and general garden waste. Please note: Declared weeds are not accepted. Where and when: Southbridge…
The Huon Valley Council hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on 21 October, welcoming 12 new Australian citizens to our community. The ceremony was officiated by Acting Mayor Toby Thorpe, with Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Kranz serving as Master of Ceremonies. New citizens from Iran, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Nepal, France, Germany,…
Huon Valley Medical Services is proud to celebrate the recent achievement of Dr David Owusu Sekyere, who has been recognised as the 2025 Tasmanian Registrar of the Year by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). Dr Sekyere, a Rural Generalist registrar based in southern Tasmania, currently provides medical services to the Dover…
The wet and windy weather over the past month has delayed our annual roadside spraying program, which was originally set to start in late September. The weather just hasn’t been suitable for spraying to be effective. We’re hoping to start the program in the next 2 weeks — but that will depend on the weather cooperating! We…
