Category: News

Huon Valley Hilltop Hike Gala Dinner

At an elegant gala dinner on Friday 3 November 2023, set at the beautiful Home Hill Winery, the final tally of funds raised for the Huon Valley Hilltop Hike was announced. Presented by Mayor Sally Doyle, Deputy Mayor Toby Thorpe and the Huon Valley Councillors, the event brought the community together one final time to…

Port Huon Sports Centre pool refurbishment update – video

As major refurbishment works begin on the pool at the Port Huon Sports Centre (PHSC), hear from Rebecca Bell, Manager of Recreation Services, as she tells us more about the upgrades. While the pool will be closed temporarily, other facilities in the Port Huon Sports Centre, such as the gym and playing courts, will remain…

Update to General Practice billing procedures

Council wishes to advise our community that while our Medical Centres remain private billing practices, we will be passing on the benefit of the Federal Government’s tripling of the incentive payments for select items accessed by eligible patients (Commonwealth concession card holders and children under 16 years old). From Wednesday 1 November 2023, the Australian…

Free residential green waste drop off this weekend

Huon Valley residents are invited to drop off their green waste for free this weekend (21 and 22 October 2023) at our Southbridge and Cygnet Waste Transfer Stations. Both sites are open from 10am to 4pm. Please note: Commercial collection service operators are excluded.

Help us identify popular Huon Valley swimming locations

As the warmer summer months quickly approach, Council is preparing to carry out recreational water quality sampling at popular Huon Valley swimming locations. Previously, during December to March, samples have been taken weekly at popular beaches including Randalls Bay, Verona Sands and Dover. This survey aims to identify popular recreational swimming areas in the Huon…

Huon Valley pools update

Huonville pool opens for summer season on 4 November 2023 To celebrate the Huonville pool opening for the summer season, there will be a free open day on Saturday 4 November 2023 from 10am! The pool will be open 7 days a week from 4 November to 31 March 2024. The pool will only be…