Texas needle grass (Nassella leucotricha) and Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) are considered some of Australia’s worst weeds — vigorous, hard-to-control grasses named for their prolific, needle-like seeds that are well-adapted for burrowing into skin. Difficult to control, they overtake native species in natural areas and cause extensive damage to livestock when they invade pastures.…
Huon Valley Council is replacing four separate by-laws with one comprehensive municipal by-law, simplifying rules for residents and businesses while maintaining current services and protections. Following community engagement in September and October 2025, Council has resolved to introduce the Huon Valley Municipal Area By-law 2026, expected to take effect around July 1, 2026, when published…
We know many people are understandably worried about long grass on roadsides, especially with fire risk this time of year. Despite the wetter conditions in late 2025 and then warm days that have led to an exceptional growing season, we’ve been working hard to get the roadside slashing done across the municipality. We currently have three mowers out working across the Huon…
The huonvalleytas.com website managed by Council will be closing in March 2026, with its valuable content finding a new home on Council’s main website. We recognise how important the huonvalleytas.com content is for locals, visitors and people considering moving to the Valley. Bringing everything together will make it easier for us to keep information up…
The Huon Valley Council hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on 29 January, welcoming 21 new Australian citizens to our community. The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Mayor Toby Thorpe, with Director Community and Place Lyle Ground serving as Master of Ceremonies. New citizens from the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, India,…
A small check now may save big problems later. When buying, selling, or doing home improvements, missing approvals can create serious legal and financial issues down the track. Huon Valley Council encourages property owners, buyers and sellers to check that any property improvement work has the required planning, building and plumbing approvals before making major decisions. While some projects…
