Category: News

Women’s Health Clinic appointments available — meet your nursing team

The Women’s Health Clinic at Huon Valley Medical Services has been a fantastic success, with 55 appointments delivered across the first four clinics — and it’s continuing to grow! We know that many of you are aware of the clinic but may not realise you can access a wide range of women’s health services by booking in…

New doctor and a major milestone for Huon Valley Medical Services 

We are delighted to welcome Dr Tim Andrewartha to the Huon Valley Council Medical Services team in an ongoing capacity.  Dr Andrewartha is no stranger to the Valley — he has been working with us in a locum capacity and, having gotten to know our team and community, has decided to make it official.  A…

Connecting environmental action across the Huon Valley

The Huon Valley is home to a huge amount of environmental work — from Landcare and waterway protection to composting, food growing, and coastal care. Much of it is led by passionate locals and community groups, quietly making a difference every day. 

Council marks World Environment Day with major milestone in invasive weed battle

Huon Valley Council’s Natural Resource Management team has completed its latest survey along the Kermandie River, recording and treating 148 karamu plants in a three-day operation that signals continued progress in a decade-long eradication effort. This World Environment Day, Huon Valley Council is shining a light on the quiet, unglamorous work happening on the ground…

Free scrap metal drop-off this June

Free scrap metal drop-off at Southbridge (Huonville) and Cygnet Waste Transfer Stations, 13–21 June. Whitegoods, tools, bikes, car bodies and more—recycle and reduce landfill ($10 degassing fee for fridges and air conditioners). Available to local residents and businesses.

Council supports vital local conservation work

Huon Valley Council is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2026 Environment Grant Program, supporting the outstanding work of local community groups dedicated to protecting and restoring our region’s precious natural environments. Three grassroots projects have been awarded funding through Council’s annual grant program, to support local care groups in delivering meaningful environmental…