Category: News

Cygnet Medical Centre Decision Confirmed by Tribunal

An appeal against the Council’s decision to sell the Cygnet Medical Centre was made on 12 July 2019. A hearing was held on 13 September 2019 by the Tribunal, constituted of three members. On 17 October 2019 the Tribunal decision and reasons were provided confirming the Council’s decision. The reasons for the decision are available…

Young people get ‘In the Zone’ at Huonville Skate Park

There was plenty of fun to be had at the ‘In the Zone’ youth event held at the Huonville Skate Park on Wednesday 9 October, with people of all ages getting involved in group artmaking, giant Jenga and Connect 4 stations, and a ‘gripping’ tug of war between the Huon Valley Youth Committee and Councillors,…

Huon Valley Council wins LG Professionals Partnership and Collaboration Award

Huon Valley Council was among the Tasmanian Regional Winners recognised in the 2019 Local Government (LG) Professionals National Awards at a special ceremony held in Devonport on the evening of 17 October. The annual awards program celebrates the achievements of individuals and councils working hard to achieve great things in their communities. It provides an…

Weed of the Month (October): Paterson’s Curse

This purple menace covers about 40 million hectares in Australia and costs farmers over $250 million every year. You can help us get rid of it. Paterson’s Curse (also known as Salvation Jane) is a fast-growing invader that is considered one of the worst pasture weeds of Southern Australia. It has the capacity to destroy…

Date extended: Huon Valley Children’s Services Survey 2019

We are undertaking a Child Care Needs Analysis in the Huonville, Geeveston and Dover areas and asking parents and guardians to give us feedback on the delivery of child care services in their area. Have your say by completing our 5-minute survey by Monday 4 November 2019 online here. Alternatively, you can download a printable…

PUBLIC MEETING – SALE OF PUBLIC LAND, CYGNET

Details of a public meeting about the sale of public land containing the Cygnet Medical Centre at 14 George Street, Cygnet are as follows. Location of Public Meeting Huonville Town Hall at 40 Main Street, Huonville Pre-Meeting – Submissions Any person can lodge a submission in relation to the proposed sale of the Cygnet Medical…