Category: News

ARTBOX Presents: Reflections

The next exhibition to show in travelling exhibition space ARTBOX features a photographic collection of Huon Valley moods and moments captured by local photographer Bob Frost. Wednesday 31 March – Sunday 2 May 2021 Franklin Foreshore “I always keep my camera under the seat of my car, just in case ‘that moment’ presents itself.” ‘Reflections’…

Funding secured to upgrade the Huon Valley Hub

The Huon Valley Council is delighted to announce that it has secured $54,125 funding from the Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) to further develop the Huon Valley Hub and outdoor green space. The Huon Valley Hub located at 23 Main Street, Huonville, has become an important asset to the community, with an increase in local people…

Book now for April Vacation Care

Huon Valley Children’s Services’ Vacation Care program is taking bookings for the April school holidays! View the program and details 8am–6pm Monday to Friday (early morning care can be booked separately). Location: Huon Valley Children’s Services, 91–93 Main Road, Huonville Bookings are a must – call Huon Valley Children’s Services on (03) 6264 0333 (open…

Enrol Now: Term 2 Futsal School

Term 2 Futsal School is starting at the Port Huon Sports & Aquatic Centre from 7 May 2021 for six weeks! Sessions will take place on Fridays at 4:30pm. For ages 8 to 13. Places are limited, so book now with Raelene via raelene@australianfutsal.com or on 0431 583 840. Registrations close 22 April 2021.

Arve Road line marking update

Line marking on the section of Arve Road, Geeveston that was resealed in February 2021 will be completed during the week of 22 March 2021. The Huon Valley Council had postponed the sealing of this section of the road while TasWater works happening on the roadway were completed. The line marking of the 2.5km section…

Weed of the Month (March): Karamu

A New Zealand native, karamu (Coprosma robusta) was introduced to Australia as a nursery plant in the late 1800s. Karamu has since established itself in a handful of sites in Tasmania, where it poses a serious threat due to its ability to invade undisturbed native forest. In the Huon Valley, karamu threatens a range of…