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The Voice referendum – community information

*UPDATED* Vote on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice on Saturday 14 October 2023. The date for the Voice referendum has now been announced and voting is compulsory. Voters will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on a single question. The question on the ballot paper will be: “A Proposed Law: to alter…

Video: Black Swan Park opening ceremony

Watch the opening ceremony of the Black Swan Park and learn the significance of the swan to the Huon Valley and what it means to see Aboriginal Culture represented in public spaces – as told by Uncle Rodney Dillon. Filmmaker: Mick Lowenstein PUGHERITTA – THE BLACK SWAN As told by Rodney Dillon “The wattle blossom…

Tenders Invited

Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to provide tender submissions for the following Council services: TN198 – Exclusive Supply of Trade Labour 2023-2026 (accredited builders, licensed electricians, painters, licensed plumbers, licensed arborists) TN199 – Supply and/or Delivery of Concrete, Gravels and Loams TN200 – Re-sheeting Program 2023-2024 TN201 – Place and Finish Concrete 2023-2024…

Celebrating our Elders at the official opening of Black Swan Park

Black Swan Park is officially open for the Huon Valley community to enjoy. Following an extensive works program, the Park – next to the Hub on Main Street Huonville – was opened by local Elder Rodney Dillon and Mayor Sally Doyle on Saturday 12 August 2023. The opening coincided with the closing of this year’s…

Power of the pool – how tragedy, swimming and art brought about a new beginning

“Swimming’s my godsend. I’m oblivious to anything else going on when I’m swimming. It’s just me and the water and I love that.” – Nicola Oliver, Geeveston resident and regular swimmer at Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre If Nicola Oliver had been able to gaze into a crystal ball just over a year ago,…

Call for expressions of interest: Lease of land at 58 Kent Street, Geeveston

Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a lease of land. The land is public land within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 and is located at 58 Kent Street, Geeveston. The current lessee has used the land to establish and maintain a community garden. The EOI process has been triggered by…