Paula Swatman admits she isn’t very good at being retired. In fact, it’s quite possible that she’s as busy as she was when she was working as an academic. Her background is in information systems, and she gets great pleasure out of being one of the Tech Hour tutors at the Huon Valley Hub. Tech…
Given the natural environment has been identified as the Huon Valley’s strongest asset, it’s not surprising that residents are actively looking after it. Acting Mayor Sally Doyle said residents who responded to the Living in the Huon Valley 2021 Survey nominated access to the natural environment as the most important attribute when considering what makes…
Our bridge crew recently installed a new pedestrian bridge at Heritage Park in Geeveston to replace the old one. Our Digital Arts and Cultural Development Officer Mick Lowenstein was there to capture it all. It’s fascinating to watch the old bridge being taken away and the new one take its place. Some fun facts about…
We have been working on a very special project over the last couple of months. It’s called ‘I Am Somebody’ – a series of powerful interviews with people who have recently or who are currently experiencing housing stress or homelessness, within southern Tasmania. Each story highlights the reality and experiences of these individuals as they…
Wander by the Huon Valley Hub on a Friday night and you may catch a glimpse of a some very passionate young people playing tabletop games. Friday Night Games has become quite a phenomenon in the Huon Valley, and it is about to celebrate its first birthday. The fortnightly program has attracted more and more…
We are seeking a consultant to help with our Huon Valley Food Resilience Strategy. Our goal is to develop a strategic document that will help guide the growth of a vibrant and connected food system that contributes to the health, social, economic and environmental outcomes of the Huon Valley. Thanks to funding awarded through the…
