English broom (Cytisus scoparius) and canary broom (Genista monspessulana) are swift invaders of bare ground, where they can form dense thickets that take over pasture or bushland. Hard-coated seeds are produced in pods that split open in summer, flinging the seeds up to 5m away. The seeds can last for a long time in the…
The Huon Valley Council is committed to strengthening our relationships and working partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, so that we can support their languages, culture and heritage to be respected, shared and celebrated into the future. In acknowledgement and respectful celebration of NAIDOC Week 2020 (8–15 November), the Main Street…
We remember all those who have lost their lives or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts through time. As we pause to reflect this Remembrance Day, we have the opportunity to contribute stories of local commemoration and help build the National Register of War Memorials. Places of Pride is an Australian War Memorial initiative…
The Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies, in partnership with the Huon Valley Council, is offering free training on the topic of trauma. This project has been funded by the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal. This project aims to establish a Community of Practice consisting of local Trauma Champions, to support the work of…
The Huon Valley Council has allocated $50,000 to a Community Recovery Grants program which includes $20,000 for community projects, $10,000 for creative projects, $10,000 for events and $10,000 for neighbourhood get-together activities. These will be allocated via: Individual grants of up to $2,000 to not-for-profit community groups for: Community projects that support recovery Creative projects…
The Huon Valley Hub is a welcoming community space where you can connect with others, learn new skills and become more informed, and get the support you need in the one location. The Hub is now calling for expressions of interest (EOIs) from non-profit community groups, and health and wellbeing service providers, to become program…
