Development of the Huon Valley Workforce Planning Study has begun, with consultancy firm KPMG appointed by Huon Valley Council to undertake a comprehensive study on current and future workforce planning for the region. Taking a broad view of the region’s workforce, the study will involve strong engagement with stakeholders from all major and growing industry…
On Monday 10 February 2020, the car park at 40a Main Street, Huonville will be partially closed from the speed hump through to the exit due to line re-marking. Temporary signage will be installed showing two-way traffic at the current car park entry to allow for exiting vehicles. Monday is a public holiday and the…
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…
