Around 150 birds including chickens, roosters, ducks and other fowl were surrendered at the Poultry Amnesty held last weekend at the Ranelagh Showgrounds. It was the first amnesty to be held in the Huon Valley and planning is underway for another one in March 2022 due to its success. The amnesty was a collaboration between…
This Christmas, Huon Valley businesses are calling on our community to consider supporting local, with the launch of the online ‘Shop Local This Christmas’ campaign. A campaign that is being led by the Huon Valley Brand marketing program. Every month Huon Valley residents spend around $6.6 million on non-essential items and in December this figure…
We have successfully obtained a $30,000 grant to have an electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station installed in Cygnet. Once installed this will make it the third EV charger in the Huon Valley. Providing fast and reliable charging options for residents and visitors to the Huon Valley is crucial for encouraging Tasmanians to drive an…
A free Pfizer vaccination clinic is coming Geeveston on Thursday 18 November and is open to all people aged 12 years and over. The State-run clinic is operating from the Geeveston Community Hall, 5 Brady Street, from 9am to 5pm. Bookings are preferred to avoid waiting, however walk-ins are welcome. Young people under the age…
Applications are open for the Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship 2022. Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available to assist Huon Valley residents to obtain a qualification in the area of medicine, nursing or allied health. To be eligible: Applicants are required to show that they would find it difficult to access further education without…
The Huon Valley Council will establish a local jobs hub in Huonville to connect job seekers with employers. Mayor Bec Enders said the community in the Valley, as well as in Kingborough, will benefit from having a service dedicated to supporting employment in regional areas. “The jobs hub will provide a localised, flexible approach to…
