Category: News

Online Talk: Connecting Communities Through Creativity on 12 May

A FREE Turning Professional workshop for local Huon Valley artists and makers who want to turn their practice into a sustainable business.  Can art engage us when we are not able to physically connect? In this free online talk, presenter Simon Spain from All That We Are will explore ways to connect with art in…

Have Your Say: Franklin Master Plan Stage 3 – Sporting Precinct

The Franklin foreshore area has been a focal point for rowing, cricket, football, cycling and other sports since the 1800’s and is strongly linked with the early history of Franklin’s settlement and the development of the Huon Valley. The draft Franklin Master Plan Stage 3 – Sporting Precinct will allow Council to plan for future…

Council launches Stronger Together program

The people of the Huon Valley are well known for their strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Through its newly launched Stronger Together program, Huon Valley Council is committed to supporting individuals, communities, businesses and organisations in our communities as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our way of…

Supporting you during COVID-19

We understand at times there are circumstances outside our control that can place pressure on our ability to meet our financial commitments. The current public health measures in place due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation are having a significant impact on the economy which is resulting in people becoming unemployed and experiencing financial hardship. To…

Council launches HEARTFELT community recovery project

The HEARTFELT project celebrates the creativity, strength and kindness of the Huon Valley people when times get tough. Huon Valley Council invites community members to share their message of care and hope for others in the Huon Valley by creating a heart of any material and sharing it online. When we can all be together…

Huon Valley Council welcomes new GPs to Geeveston

Huon Valley Council is delighted to welcome husband-and-wife team Dr Terry Lyons and Dr Geraldine MacCarrick to the Huon Valley Council Medical Services family. Dr Lyons and Dr MacCarrick will be joining Dr Angela Retchford and the team at the Geeveston Medical Centre. Dr Lyons is returning to the practice following a working holiday around…