Category: News

VILLAGE HUBS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL ISOLATION IN THE HUON VALLEY

The Huon Valley is one of 10 municipal areas around Australia that will set up a Village Hub with the aim of addressing loneliness and social isolation. The Huon Valley was a successful recipient of the Village Hubs Grants Fund, an initiative of the Australia Government’s Seniors Connected Program. The Village Hub aims to support…

Now Open: Huon Valley Council’s 2021/22 Community Grants Program

The 2021/22 Community Grants Program is now open for applications. A total pool of $55,000 has been made available and is now open for applications. Funding of up to $1,000 is available for activities that support community projects, creative projects and Town Team Projects.   The Council’s grant program aims to fund projects that support…

New General Manager Announced

Mr Jason Browne has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Huon Valley Council. The announcement of the new General Manager comes at the end of a rigorous recruitment process. Mr Browne has in excess of 4 years’ service with TasWater in the role of Department Manager Business Performance where he was responsible…

ADVANCING RECONCILIATION IN THE HUON VALLEY

The Huon Valley Council Draft Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan is open now for public review and comment. This follows an extensive and significant engagement process between the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, Reconciliation Tasmania and the Council. Ways to Have Your Say: – On our website at www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au – At our Customer Service…

Practice Balance

Improve your skill of balance with some basic exercises and drills such as standing on one leg and walking on a beam. Balance is a great tool for improving stability, strength, posture, as well as your vestibular system. These classes are safe and suitable for all people with the ability to walk up a set…

State Roads undertaking roadworks between Sandfly & Lower Longley

The Department of State Growth will be undertaking rock cutting stabilisation on the Huon Highway, between Sandfly and Lower Longley, from Monday, 30 August. The works involve installing rockfall mesh and rock catching fencing along the exposed rock face on the southbound side of the Huon Highway. The work is being done to reduce the risk…