Category: News

Slow down and save our devils

Did you know that more than 350 devils are killed on roads in Tasmania every year? Young imps (devils) leave their dens for the first time during the spring and summer season to start looking for their own places to call home. This is the time when they are most vulnerable to being killed on…

New tennis court for the Huonville Recreation Ground

Huon Valley Council has been successful in securing a $75,000 grant through the Australian Government’s Community Development Grants Programme to build a new tennis court on Tennis Court Road, Huonville. The new tennis court will replace a surplus netball court which is currently not used, and will be fully accessible to the public for free…

Are you prepared for the heat?

In Tasmania we are used to coping with cool weather, but are less experienced coping with extreme heat. As we head into summer and hot days become more frequent, it’s important to brush up on the simple ways to keep yourself, family and home safe when the weather gets hot. Here are some simple things…

Call for members – Huon Valley Arts & Culture Committee

Supporting our local arts, culture and heritage. We are looking for interested community members to: Support our Huon Valley Arts and Culture Strategy Help make the Huon Valley an exciting, desirable arts and culture destination Ensure our creative community is represented authentically Assist in representing Aboriginal arts, heritage and culture in our community Work collaboratively…

Call for members – Huon Valley Youth Committee

A voice for young people. We are looking for young people aged 12 to 25 to: Act as a voice for young people in our community Help deliver community projects and events Develop valuable real-world skills Meet once a month Have fun and make a difference! Please visit our Youth Committee page for more information…

Pre-Kinder program 2020 enrolments now open

Huon Valley Children’s Services is pleased to announce that enrolments are now open for its Pre-Kinder program for children turning four in 2020. Commencing on Tuesday 11 February 2020, the program will run from Monday to Friday (subject to enrolment numbers) 9am–3pm during public school terms at Outside School Hours Care, 91–93 Main Street, Huonville.…