The Huon Valley Council Volunteer Service Awards are presented annually to recognise the achievements and contributions made by the many volunteers of the Huon Valley municipal area. These awards are presented during National Volunteer Week in May each year. Information Volunteer Service Award (under 5 years) This award acknowledges people who have provided less than…
Introduced to Tasmania in the 1800s for use as a garden plant, windbreak and source of fodder, pampas grass (Cortaderia species) quickly became an aggressive invader that squeezed out native and other desirable plants. A highly flammable plant, pampas grass can grow for many years and creates a significant fire hazard when established in large…
Australia Day festivities began early in the Huon Valley on the morning of Sunday 26 January 2020, with residents from throughout the region gathering at Geeveston’s Heritage Park to share a celebratory cooked breakfast in the lush surrounds. Volunteers from the Lions Club of Huon, Huon Valley SES, Geeveston Fire Brigade and Bendigo Bank Huon…
The Hon. Mike Gaffney (MLC) will be presenting 35 public information forums throughout Tasmania over the next month, including one at Huonville Town Hall on Tuesday 4 February 2020, 1:30pm (details here). The aim of the forums is to present the End-Of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020 (draft) which Mr Gaffney intends to introduce…
The lease for the Cygnet Caravan Park is due for renewal in June 2020. The park is operated on land owned by Huon Valley Council (HVC) and the Crown, and has been leased to various private third-party operators since 2004. To assist the Council, we are seeking your feedback on the current use of the…
Huon Valley Council is currently reviewing the feasibility study to build a shared pathway along the Huon River, running from Huonville to Franklin. By providing a key recreational link between the two towns for use by local residents and tourists, the proposed multi-use pathway has the potential to bring many benefits to the Huon Valley…
