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Get vaccinated closer to home

If you are an existing patient of the Dover or Geeveston Medical Centre, you can call your practice now to book in for your COVID-19 vaccination. Dover Medical Centre – 6298 1222 Geeveston Medical Centre – 6297 1903 The vaccination clinic is located at the Dover Medical Centre. Vaccine Eligibility Checker – The Australia Government…

Sue Clark joins the Huon Valley Council as Councillor

The Huon Valley Council is pleased to announce that Sue Clark has joined our Council as a Councillor. Cr Clark joins the Council following the departure of Mike Wilson and a recount to fill the vacancy. Cr Clark’s oath of office and induction took place this week. “On behalf of councillors, staff and our community,…

Mother and son gain their licence through Gearing Up

Southern Tasmanian residents Raquel and Steven recently gained their driver licence through the Huon Valley Council’s Gearing Up Program. The mother and son duo have found that their lives often mirror each other. They both became students in 2009 when Raquel, at 41 years of age, left the Philippines on her own to study in…

Apply Now: Young artist mentorship program

Are you a Huon Valley artist aged 16 to 25? Do you want to develop your skills, make connections and explore ideas to support your art practice? Apply now for the Huon Valley Council’s Young Artist Mentorship Program! You’ll receive one-on-one mentorship from one of our established local artists: Ruth Lindsell, project management and 2D…

Seeking volunteers for seniors digital support program

Are you able to volunteer one hour a week to mentor older people in using digital devices? We’re seeking digital coaches for Tech Hour at the Huon Valley Hub in Huonville on Wednesdays during school term. We’d love to hear from you! Please call or email Council: 6264 0300 hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au

Weed of the Month (July): Pampas Grass

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana and Cortaderia jubata) is a long-lived weed that can create a significant fire hazard when established in dense infestations. Despite decades of control work, small infestations are still discovered every year throughout the Huon Valley. Two species of pampas grass occur in the Huon, and each can produce hundreds of thousands…