Category: News

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…

Burn Brighter this Winter

With the arrival of winter, wood heaters around Tasmania are likely to get a good workout in the coming months. The wood smoke this creates commonly leads poorer air quality, but there are some things you can do to reduce smoke pollution and help your neighbours to breathe easier. “On still winter days and nights,…

Online Services downtime Saturday 27 June

Please be aware that our Online Services, including dog payments, will not be available on Saturday 27 June due to scheduled downtime. We are using this time for website maintenance. If you have any questions or issues, please call us on (03) 6264 0300 or email hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au.