The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) will be providing impartial assisted voting for electors in the Huon Valley. For those unable to complete their ballot pack independently – that could include electors who are blind or have low vision, with literacy challenges or where English may not be their first language – 30-minute appointments are available…
The Huonville Swimming Pool will open its gates on 29 October with its traditional free open day. The pool offers an extensive Learn to Swim Program that will run throughout the entire summer season. Swimming lessons will begin on 7 November and will continue through until March. Classes are taught by accredited AUSTSWIM instructors who…
Grey sallow (Salix cinerea) is considered the most invasive type of willow in Australia. Unlike other willows, it can produce masses of viable seeds that travel great distances and establish quickly. Wild populations were first discovered in Tasmania about 20 years ago, and while dedicated control efforts have so far kept it from becoming widespread,…
Huon Valley Council (acting as a Planning Authority) has made a decision to initiate an amendment to the Interim Planning Scheme 2015. Read more and make a representation.
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…
