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…
“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…
