We have ANZAC Day commemorations happening in many parts of the Huon Valley on Monday. These commemorations would not be possible without the 2022 ANZAC Day Organising Committee and the help of community volunteers. Below is a message from Acting Mayor Sally Doyle: “I hope you can make it to a Dawn Service, or a…
‘From the soil to the plate’ might be a fairly new concept for some people but it’s not new for Chilean woman Milca Perez. Her grandmother was a farmer, so Milca grew up in an environment where there were lots of family gatherings on a long table, enjoying social connection and fresh food. As a…
The Huon Valley Food Hub reference group recently met to vision and plan for a vibrant and sustainable food hub that has the potential to make our local food system stronger and create social, health, economic and environmental benefits in the valley. Carl Saunder from Eat Well Tasmania is on the reference group and we…
Councillor Sue Clark was appointed as Acting Deputy Mayor of the Huon Valley Council at Wednesday night’s Council meeting. “I will endeavor to do my best to assist the Acting Mayor in any way I can,” Cr Clark said. “I believe we can work together to regroup and bring the Council back on course. The…
Dr Lucy Winterbottom has joined the team at the Dover and Geeveston Medical Centres as a permanent doctor. Originally from the UK, Lucy completed her medical degree there and worked for a short time before moving to Australia 12 years ago. She is relocating with her family to Geeveston from South Hobart and is looking…
The Huon Valley Food Hub Reference Group met this week to plan future activities and opportunities for the project. The gathering was held at the beautiful Campo De Flori olive grove in the high hills of Glen Huon. An invitation is being extended to interested people who have ideas for food system related projects that…
