Category: News

WATCH: Huon Beings – Castle Forbes Bay Landcare

“Getting the community to use [Harwoods Common] and become involved in it is good environmentally but equally it’s good for the community itself, because the local people are coming down, meeting their neighbours and coming together…. It just builds a really nice community spirit.” For the past ten years, Richard Clauson and the Castle Forbes…

Express your interest: Mums getting active

The Port Huon Sports & Aquatic Centre is considering running a fun fitness class for mums and young children! Classes would be held on Monday mornings. Call (03) 6264 0310 or email phsc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au to express your interest! The Port Huon Sports & Aquatic Centre is located at 4421 Huon Highway, Port Huon. The Get Active…

Please Be Patient – Message from our Medical Centres

Dr Angela Retchford is currently on leave from the Geeveston Medical Centre. The Geeveston and Dover Medical Centres are currently experiencing increased waiting times for appointments. We are still working to secure locums for the practices. Due to a shortage of General Practitioners, Dover has reached capacity and is unable to take on any new…

What reconciliation means to you

In November last year the Huon Valley Council began developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the ‘Reflect’ level to guide and drive our reconciliation efforts as an organisation. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey to tell us what you think Council could commit to in the plan. You can view…

WATCH: Huon Beings – Ashdowns of Dover

“Once we entered Tasmania, it was just green, laid-back and it reminded me of the UK where I grew up. It’s got four seasons, it’s not overly populated… I think we found the best place in the world to live.” In the latest Huon Beings film, Gary and Lorraine Ashdown share their experience of moving…

Have Your Say: Glen Huon Playground Renewal

The playground at Glen Huon is due for renewal, and is being upgraded. We’d like to hear your thoughts on the equipment and features that should be included in the new design to best cater for the local community. Visit Have Your Say to take the survey. Submission deadline: Sunday 21 March On-site public information…