“See the wattle blossom over there?” Uncle Rodney Dillon points to a medium size tree with a fluffy yellow flower dotted all over it. The kids who are sitting around the fire with Uncle Rodney all look over. “When the wattle blossom is on it is the start of the new year for Aboriginal people,”…
For those households directly impacted by the storm and flash flooding on 13 and 14 August we are offering free access to the Southbridge Waste Transfer Station. Acting Mayor Sally Doyle said Council is committed to supporting wellbeing and resilience in our communities, particularly following a disaster. “Understanding the extent and severity of damage caused…
The mural of the black swans flying over the Huon River has quickly become an iconic feature of the streetscape in Huonville since Hobart artist Jamin completed it last November. We’re now about to start the second phase of the beautification and activation project for the township. To complement the grand swan mural, we are…
The access to the Southbridge Waste Transfer Station will change as of this Monday as works get underway on the relocation of the Huon Highway junction at Southbridge. The roadworks are expected to take approximately 8 weeks. During this time, the existing access will be closed, and all traffic will enter the site from the…
Huon Valley Council’s ARTBOX will make its first voyage out of southern Tasmania and take centre stage in Launceston’s Civic Square as part of a new art exhibition that celebrates the waterways of Launceston and the Huon Valley. Flow is the name of the exhibition and it is a collaboration between the Huon Valley Council,…
The installation of a lift in the Cygnet Town Hall has shown it’s possible to make heritage buildings accessible and simultaneously preserve their value. Acting Mayor Sally Doyle congratulated the team who worked on the lift installation. “It goes to show that when heritage consultants, access consultants and council staff work together anything is possible.”…
