A great start in life sets our children up for lifelong success. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) isn’t just about childcare—it’s at the heart of building a strong, growing community. When families have access to quality childcare, everyone benefits: children get an early start on education, parents can work or train, local jobs are…
Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for: RFT221 Supply and/or Laying of Bituminous Surfacing of Roads 2025-2026 RFT224 Minor Civil Works & Landscaping 2025-2028 RFT223 Supply and or Delivery of Concrete and Gravel 2025-2026 A copy of the Request for Tender documents must be obtained by registering your details via the…
Council is moving forward to address a significant landslip on Kingfish Beach Road near the Southport Catholic Cemetery. In early June, Council approved an allocation of over $1 million in the 2025/26 budget specifically for landslip remediation works at the site. This represents a significant investment in Southport’s infrastructure and demonstrates our commitment to addressing…
Over recent weeks, Council staff, Councillors, and the CEO have met with Hall Committees and interested community members to discuss the hall review process. These meetings have been both productive and insightful, providing an open forum for sharing perspectives and concerns about proposed changes to hall management. Council sincerely thanks everyone who participated for challenging…
In February 2025 Foxgloves were officially listed as a declared weed under Tasmania’s Biosecurity Act 2019. This means that the importation, sale, and distribution of foxgloves in Tasmania is now prohibited, and property owners in priority areas may have a legal obligation to manage foxglove that grows on their land. The declaration applies to all non-sterile species,…
Since 2019, the Tasmanian Government’s Weeds Action Fund (WAF) has been instrumental in supporting targeted weed management initiatives across the state. Through WAF Stage 1, the Huon Valley Council received funding to survey and manage African feather grass (AFG) infestations in the Huon region. Building on the success of this initial project, Council secured an…
