Category: News

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…

Have Your Say: Waste Management Strategy

The Huon Valley Council is developing a Waste Management Strategy for the Huon Valley and we want to know what you think is important to be included. The strategy will respond to growing community interest, increasing waste disposal costs, and state and national waste management strategies and targets. It will set a course for where…

ARTBOX presents: Stay Hidden, Stay Still

An exploration of Tasmanian native animals, and the healing power of imagination, from Cradoc-based children’s book illustrator Margie Kirk (@Tiger Tiger Design). Sunday 28 February – Saturday 27 March 2021 Loongana Park, Cygnet Stay Hidden, Stay Still features the beautiful illustrations by Margie Kirk, from her first book Travelling Tasmanian Tigers and upcoming second book,…