Category: News

UPDATE: Grove intersection safety improvements community consultation 

The Department of State Growth is inviting residents to attend drop-in community consultation sessions to review and provide feedback on draft concept designs for improvements to the Mountain River Road intersection. These sessions aim to gather input on different options to improve safety for all road users. Community consultation opens Monday, 26 May 2025. You can…

SETN Jobs Expo coming to Huonville

The Southern Employment and Training Network (SETN) Jobs Expo is coming to the Huon Valley, offering a fantastic opportunity for students, job seekers, and community members to explore local employment and training pathways. Held at the Huonville Trade Training Centre on Wednesday 7 May 2025, the Expo will bring together a wide range of employers,…

Increase in respiratory infections 

As the weather gets cooler and the days grow shorter, we are seeing a seasonal increase in respiratory infections across our community. This time of year typically brings more cases of coughs, colds, and other respiratory illnesses presenting at our medical practices.  To help protect our medical staff and ensure we can continue providing care,…

Recycle Rewards – Huon Valley locations

A new statewide initiative aimed at reducing litter and encouraging recycling is launching Wednesday 1 May 2025 – and the Huon Valley community is invited to get involved. Recycle Rewards is Tasmania’s Container Refund Scheme, offering 10 cents back for each eligible drink. It’s a simple way for individuals, families, community groups and businesses to…

“Traffic” by Kerry Thompson Wins 2025 HAEG Art Award

The Huon Valley is home to an abundance of artistic talent, and this year’s Huon Art Exhibition Group (HAEG) Art Awards have once again highlighted the creativity, depth, and storytelling power of our local artists. Huon Valley Council is proud to have supported the 2025 HAEG Awards by sponsoring the Acquisitive Art Award, which enables a winning piece…

ANZAC Day in the Huon Valley – Services and C-17A RAAF flyover

Communities across the Huon Valley will be holding ANZAC Day services on Friday 25 April 2025, providing opportunities to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans, past and present. Services will be held in Dover, Franklin, Judbury, Cygnet, Huonville and Geeveston. All are welcome. C-17A Globemaster Flyover – Huonville This ANZAC Day, the skies over…