Category: News

#huonyouth project postcard series released

A vibrant postcard series profiling four budding writers has been released as part of the #huonyouth project, which aims to celebrate local young people and highlight their experience of living in a rural community. The postcard series builds on the online #huonyouth campaign, which was launched earlier this year on the @huonbeings Instagram account. The…

Welcome Back! Port Huon and Cygnet Sports Centres to reopen Monday 13 July

After a long closure due to COVID-19, Port Huon Sports & Aquatic Centre and Cygnet Sports Centre are excited to welcome you back from Monday 13 July. Your visitor experience will be a little different due to the new COVIDSafe measures we have put in place to protect our staff and patrons. Here are our top…

New Huon Beings: Isolation in Isolation

“I think it will be something we’ll always remember… and for a lot of people I think it could become a defining time in their lives.” In the latest Huon Beings, we hear from Tasmanians about their experiences of isolation during COVID-19.

Dog registration due

Have you adopted a new canine friend during COVID-19? Or simply need to register/re-register your dog this financial year? It’s time to ‘paws’ and ensure your dog registration is up to date. Registration fees are due 1 July every year, and if you pay within 30 days of that date, you’ll get a discount! Dog…

EOIs called for purchase of vacant land within Huon Lawn Cemetery

The Huon Valley Council is opening an expression of interest (EOI) process for the purchase of vacant land within the Huon Lawn Cemetery and development of funeral and memorialisation services on-site. As noted in the Huon Lawn Cemetery Master Plan initial draft, there is an area of vacant land that is undeveloped (see below in…

Bookings now open for July Vacation Care

Our Vacation Care program for the July school holidays has been released. Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Early morning care: 7:30am–8am Location: Huon Valley Children’s Services, 91–93 Main Road, Huonville Bookings are a must, please contact us on 6264 0333. Due to COVID-19, no excursions will be held and instead have been replaced with a…