Category: News

Council and Kindy class visit lightning struck Glen Huon tree

This week, Council staff met with the Kindy class of Glen Huon Primary to talk through their questions about the tree that was struck by lightning in October. Some of the children’s burning concerns were around the welfare of the tree, many wondering if “the tree doctor tried to fix it”, whether it will survive,…

Call for Expressions of Interest – Weighbridge Cottage lease of land

Huon Valley Council is seeking expressions of interest for the lease of the Weighbridge Cottage to use for storage. Location: 16 Charlton Street, Burtons Reserve, Cygnet Size: Approximately 40m² (3 rooms) Land: Approximately 56m² Expressions close 5pm, Friday 5 January 2024. The Weighbridge Cottage is classified as public land under the Local Government Act 1993.…

Celebrating our Southbridge volunteers

Volunteers at the Southbridge Re-use Shop come from all walks of life. They also have a few things in common – many of them were regular shoppers in the store before becoming a volunteer, they live locally and they love volunteering at Southbridge. They also think the world of store Manager, Sue Eaves. “It all…

Weed Warning: Amsinckia

Another new weed has recently made its way into the Huon Valley; Amsinckia (Amsinckia calycina; also known as yellow burr weed or fiddleneck) is a close relative of Patterson’s Curse and has the potential to become a serious weed in crops, pastures, and lawns. Amsinckia grows quickly and seeds prolifically and may be toxic to…

2023 Christmas Hours

Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe holiday season from Huon Valley Council. Huon Valley Council 2023 Christmas Opening Hours Customer Service Centre Closed 2pm Friday 22 December, open Tuesday 2 January Kerbside Waste Collection No Collection Monday 25 December, this will occur on Saturday 23 December Southbridge Waste Transfer Station Closed Monday, 25 December…

Draft Community Flood Guides open for public comment

The State Emergency Service (SES) has released new draft flood guides for different areas of the Huon Valley and is calling for community members to contribute local knowledge to the guides. This will help inform the final response plans. Approved by the Huon Valley Council, the draft guides include almost all populated areas and join…