Category: News

HAVE YOUR SAY: Huon Valley Council Climate Change Strategy – Part A Mitigation Plan

The Huon Valley Council is seeking community feedback on Part A of its Climate Change Strategy, which outlines the actions it will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the wider community to do the same. Community members can review and comment on the Climate Change Strategy – Part A Mitigation Plan by visiting…

Welcoming the Huon Valley’s newest citizens

Four new Australian citizens were welcomed into the Huon Valley community yesterday, at the first citizenship ceremony to be held since COVID-19 restrictions were eased.  A small gathering came together at Glen Huon Hall to show their support for the new citizens, who originate from England, China and Indonesia. Attendees included family and friends, Huon…

Live Stream: Special Meeting 15 July

A Special Meeting of the Huon Valley Council is being held at 6pm on Wednesday 15 July 2020 in the Council Chambers, Huonville. Visit https://youtu.be/2V2mQO8WN9w to view the meeting live stream. This meeting will consider the Local Government Association of Tasmania – General Meeting Motions and Plumbing Fees Amendment. Please note: Part of the meeting…

#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.