On Wednesday evening we were delighted to have Hobart-based artist Hannah Blackmore give a presentation on ‘This Business of Art’ for our latest Turning Professional workshop for Huon Valley artists and makers. “Our Turning Professional workshop series launched last year is aimed at supporting local artists and makers to turn their practice into a sustainable…
Construction is now complete on the new unisex change rooms at the Huonville Recreation Ground, providing local sports clubs with modern changing facilities that are female-friendly and fit for purpose. Huon Valley Council Mayor Bec Enders said new change rooms is a huge improvement from the previous 1950’s change rooms, which were ageing in quality…
Taking place during 2–8 August 2020, Homelessness Week provides an opportunity to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the action needed to achieve long-term solutions. Homelessness Week is a national event, with events held across Australia during the first full week in August. The theme for 2020 is ‘Everybody Needs…
Huon Valley Council’s next Ordinary Meeting will be live-streamed on 29 July at 6pm on Youtube. Visit https://youtu.be/-pwtb67xk10 to view the meeting live. For more information please visit our Meetings, Agendas & Minutes page.
Huon Valley Councillors and staff are deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Dr Richard Geeves, a highly respected and remarkable member of the Geeveston and wider Huon Valley community. We extend our sincere condolences to the people of Geeveston and their namesake, the Geeves family, who are grieving a profound loss. Dr Geeves, or Dr Dick as he was fondly (and widely) known in our community, was a lifelong champion…
The Tasmanian Government has funded a feasibility study for the upgrade of Jefferys Track, which runs from Crabtree in the Huon Valley area to Lachlan in the Derwent Valley. The feasibility study will be led by the Huon Valley Council in collaboration with the Derwent Valley Council. A transport link between the Huon and Derwent…
