Category: News

HAVE YOUR SAY: Huon Valley Council Aquatic Facilities Review

Community engagement is now open on the Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Huonville Swimming Pool and council invites everyone to have a say. The feedback from listening to our community will inform the Aquatic Strategy which is a ten year capital investment plan that considers Council’s short and long-term decisions about the…

Severe weather warning

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING – TASMANIA The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging north to northwesterly winds, with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h, across the west, far south and east of Tasmania during the early hours of Wednesday. Winds are expected to decrease during Wednesday morning and afternoon. Locations…

Film Huon Beings – Aboriginal Elder Auntie Cheryl and wayraparattee

Huon Beings – we continue our journey with Aboriginal Elder Auntie Cheryl as she talks about the development and importance of wayraparattee in Geeveston, Tasmania. Many thanks to Auntie Cheryl Burdon for her time sharing her story. Thanks also go to Sharyn Brett and staff from Wayraparattee Child and Family Centre as well as Councils…

Update on the Huon Higway/Sandfly Road Intersection Upgrade

Roads Tasmania has advised to please be aware of temporary traffic changes at the Huon Highway / Sandfly Road intersection. From Tuesday, 10 August 2021, traffic conditions at the intersection will change temporarily while Roads Tasmania continue building the new centre median. The new intersection will start to work as intended, with vehicles turning around…

Calling all aspiring artists aged 16-25 – Applications have been extended for the Youth Artist Mentorship Program!

Huon Valley Council has extended applications for the Youth Artist Mentorship Program until Sunday 29 August. The program is designed for young and aspiring artists aged 16-25 who want to develop their skills, through connecting with a local artist with six hours of mentoring. Starting off a career in the arts can be daunting. We…

New Film Huon Beings – Auntie Cheryl Burdon

Huon Beings! Many thanks to Auntie Cheryl Burdon for her time sharing her story for the Huon Valley Council’s Huon Beings Project. Thanks also go to Sharyn Brett and staff from Wayraparattee Child and Family Centre as well as Councils own Mick for his film making skills. To view the video please click below: View…