The Huon Valley Council last night agreed to apply to the Tasmanian Planning Commission for approval to withdraw the Draft Huon Valley Local Provisions Schedule (LPS). The decision follows the tabling of the report under Section 35F of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 that contains 411 representations and recommendations made on the…
Our mobile art gallery will be returning south soon after taking centre stage in Launceston’s Civic Square. ARTBOX travelled up north a month ago to take part in Flow, an art exhibition that celebrates the waterways of Launceston and the Huon Valley. The exhibition features the work of 10 artists – five from each region…
Candidates for the 2022 local government elections have been announced – with 505 individual candidates (183 women, 319 men and 3 other) standing for councillor in Tasmania. There are 97 councillor candidates who are also standing for mayor and a further 136 councillor candidates are also standing for deputy mayor. There are 25 individual candidates…
A selection of short documentaries by award-winning Tasmanian filmmakers will be screened in Huonville next month. The films are part of a project by Wide Angle Tasmania that aims to showcase the ‘grit’ seen in the Tasmanian community as it recovers and rebuilds from COVID-19. Supported by the Tasmanian Community Fund, the GRIT project features…
The Huon Valley Garden Club has plans to beautify the Huon Valley by planting trees. The club donated a maple tree called Autumn Blaze to the town of Huonville and held a tree planting ceremony earlier this month. The tree was planted near the War Memorial. The club described the tree as “magnificent” and thanked…
An expo aimed at older people in the Huon Valley will showcase a range of service providers that support positive ageing. The event aims to connect older people with local groups, activities and services that are relevant to their needs, and to encourage networking and building connections. In Australia social isolation is recognised as a significant…
