Category: News

Donation boosts Dover Medical Centre equipment

The Huon Valley Council and Dover Medical Centre have expressed heartfelt gratitude for a generous $44,000 donation from the Raminea Hall Committee, marking a milestone in community support. For 22 years, the Raminea Hall Committee has distributed funds from the sale of their community hall (previously owned and operated independently from Council) to support worthy local…

Provide your feedback on Grove intersection designs

The Department of State Growth is progressing the upgrade of the Huon Highway, Mountain River Road and Turn Creek Road intersection and has developed four design options to improve safety and access at the intersection. The four options are: Community members can have their say on the four design options from Monday, 26 May 2025 to Sunday, 22…

Council meeting with community halls volunteers

Huon Valley Council is working closely with our valued volunteer hall management committees to remove risks and improve the operation of local community halls, making them more vibrant, accessible, and sustainable spaces for everyone.  This weekend, Council representatives including staff and Councillors met with 29 of our hall committee volunteers from across the Huon Valley…

Safe workers, safe drivers, safe community: Huon Valley’s Road Safety Week wrap-up

The Huon Valley Council has wrapped up a successful series of community events as part of National Road Safety Week, engaging staff, students, and community members with powerful messages about staying safe on our roads. Community BBQ brought road safety message to residents Earlier in the week, the community gathered for a free sausage sizzle,…

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,…