Category: News

24 February Ordinary Council Meeting 6pm

Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting will be live-streamed at 6pm on Youtube. Visit https://youtu.be/HYrTPPC7bNg to view the meeting live. To view the agenda please visit our Meetings, Agendas & Minutes page.

Join the Health & Wellbeing Committee!

Help make a healthier Huon for all We are looking for interested community members and services providers to: Support our Health and Wellbeing Strategy Promote health and wellbeing for all residents Support projects that build individual and community resilience Contribute to a sense of community connection and belonging Applications close: Friday 12 March 2021 Visit…

Grant funding obtained for Vin Smith Collection interpretation planning

The Huon Valley Council is delighted to announce that it has received a Cultural Heritage Organisations grant through Arts Tasmania to develop several interpretative displays for the Vin Smith Collection housed at the Geeveston Town Hall. Council has also been successful in the latest round of Arts Tasmania’s Roving Curator program, securing the Vin Smith…

Weed of the Month (February): African Feather Grass

African feather grass (Cenchrus macrourus) is an aggressive invader of roadsides, riverbanks and pastures. Growing in dense clumps, this weed excludes all other plants, can completely block waterways, and when dry can create a fire hazard. African feather grass is rare in Tasmania, and only known to occur in the Huon and Derwent Valleys. In…

Step up to clean up

Clean Up Australia Day is Sunday 7 March! You can Step Up and register a clean up site now by visiting cleanup.org.au. Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 7 March Schools/Youth Clean Up Day – Friday 5 March Business Clean Up Day – Tuesday 5 March You can also donate on the website to help…

Tell us about an inspiring woman in your life

In celebration of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021, we’re recognising the women in our community who support us, lift us up and cheer us on. You are invited to tell the world about a woman in your life who inspires you! Your submission can include words, photos and drawings and will be added to…