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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mexican feather grass is a major threat to Australia’s grazing industry – it is unpalatable to stock, difficult to control, and capable of thriving in a wide range of climates and soil types. Introduced to Tasmania as an ornamental plant, Mexican feather grass hasn’t yet spread from the few gardens it has been found in…
