Category: News

Update on the annual roadside spray program

The wet and windy weather over the past month has delayed our annual roadside spraying program, which was originally set to start in late September. The weather just hasn’t been suitable for spraying to be effective. We’re hoping to start the program in the next 2 weeks — but that will depend on the weather cooperating! We…

Huonville hits one million container returns

The Huonville community has reached a major sustainability milestone, with the local Recycle Rewards refund point surpassing one million containers returned since the scheme launched earlier this year. Located at Sparkles Car Wash on Main Street, the Huonville site continues to grow in popularity, averaging more than 7,000 containers returned each day. Residents have enthusiastically…

Have you seen it? Yellow burrweed (Amsinckia)

Yellow burrweed (Amsinckia calycina – also known as Amsinckia or fiddleneck) is a declared Class A weed under the Tasmanian Biosecurity Act 2019 and is a high-priority weed for eradication in the Huon Valley. Any new infestations must be reported and controlled immediately. A recent detection has been confirmed in the Huon Valley, most likely introduced…

Council proposes new By-law to simplify community rules

Huon Valley Council is drafting a new Municipal Area By-law 2025 to simplify and modernise how community services and facilities are managed. The new by-law will combine four existing by-laws into a single, streamlined set of rules. This will reduce duplication, ensure consistency, and make it easier for the community to understand their rights and responsibilities. Most…

New Cygnet ambulance station community drop-in session

The Huon Valley community is set to benefit from a brand-new ambulance station in Cygnet, with the project being delivered by Department of Health. The new facility is one of four rural ambulance stations announced in 2024 as part of the Tasmanian Government’s plan to strengthen Ambulance Tasmania’s services and improve emergency care across the state.…

Tender invited

Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for: RFT 228 – Port Huon Sports Centre Changerooms Upgrade A copy of the Request for Tender documents must be obtained by registering your details via the Council’s Tenderlink website: www.tenderlink.com/huonvalley. Please direct any enquiries relating to this RFT 228 to Gerard Brereton – Assistant…