The Huon Valley Studio Art Trail is gearing up for its biggest year yet, with the number of participating artists doubling since last year’s event. Running from 23 to 25 October, what started as a small, community-driven event has grown into a professional, multi-day celebration of art, craft and community, and this year promises to…

Huonville Early Childhood Education and Care Centre project commences Construction planning is officially underway for the new Huonville Early Childhood Education and Care Centre.   The purpose-built centre will be co-located with Huonville Primary School and will provide 200 places for local children and families once complete in the first half of 2028.  The project is…

Round 1 of community consultation on Huonville Reimagined is open now – and we want to hear from you! This major strategic planning project will shape the future of Huonville across five precincts, whether you live, work, study, shop, play or simply visit – this isn’t just for residents.   An online survey and interactive map…

Huon Valley Council is partnering with several neighbouring councils to host a Biodiversity Blitz this September, encouraging residents to get outside and record the plants, animals and fungi they find in their own backyard.  The Blitz will run from 15 to 30 September, with Huon Valley competing against Clarence City Council, City of Hobart, Kingborough Council, Tasman Council and Glenorchy City Council to see…

This upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting will be live-streamed at 6pm on YouTube. Attend the public gallery Huon Valley Council has removed COVID-19 density and capacity limits for all council meetings. This means the capacity for our public gallery will be 12 people. No bookings are required. People will be allocated a seat on a first…

Preparation works have already started for Council’s 2026-2027 road resealing program, with the reseal contractor scheduled to begin resealing works mid-October. Resealing is a proactive maintenance treatment that helps prevent potholes and cracks from forming in the road surface. If left untreated, small cracks allow water to seep into the road pavement, which weakens the…

Households and small businesses across Hobart, Kingborough, Huon Valley and Brighton can now access free, independent advice to help reduce power bills and improve the year-round comfort of their homes. Launched today, ZapCat provides practical and tailored advice to help residents and businesses to undertake clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades in the participating local…

The Tasmania Fire Service is once again inviting Tasmanians to take part in the Bushfire-Ready Challenge, a free online program designed to help households prepare for the bushfire season. Running across four weeks from October, the challenge guides participants through a series of practical activities aimed at increasing preparedness and building confidence before summer arrives.…

We know many residents want to see less chemical use in the community, and so do we — that’s why we’re taking a more targeted approach this year. Some residents have already taken the initiative to clear weeds from the footpath in front of their home so it doesn’t need spraying. It’s exactly the kind…

Joss Fenton and Shara Reid have been appointed as Independent Members of Huon Valley Council’s Audit Panel for a term of up to three years, with Joss taking on the additional role of Panel Chairperson. They join Councillors Jessop and Gibson, who sit on the Panel as Councillor Members. Joss is Principal of Cygnet Community…

Huon Valley Council delivered another successful Rev It Up program this week, bringing together 123 grade 6 students from primary schools across the Huon Valley for a day of health and wellbeing education. Now in its 12th year, the Council-run program gave students the chance to learn new skills, meet new friends, and connect with…

The Women’s Health Clinic at Huon Valley Medical Services is growing, with Dr Tahira Tehreem joining the clinic ahead of our next session on Friday 11 September. The clinic’s team now includes Registered Nurse Lisa Hall, Nurse Practitioner Gayle Rusher, Dr Melissa Catanzarite, and now Dr Tahira Tehreem — bringing together an even broader depth…

Huon Valley Council is celebrating the completion of three community infrastructure projects, delivered through the Tasmanian Government’s 2024 election commitment funding, providing safer, more accessible facilities at Mosquito Point, Geeveston Town Hall and the Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre. Mayor Sally Doyle credited the result to the community groups who championed these upgrades for…

Huon Valley Council has adopted the Cygnet Township Structure Plan, a 20-year vision for the town shaped by the Cygnet community. “People really turned out for this one and it shows,” Mayor Sally Doyle said. I couldn’t be prouder of how engaged our community was, and I want to say a genuine thank you to…

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has directed Council to prepare four draft amendments to the Huon Valley Local Provisions Schedule (LPS), and we want to hear from you. The LPS is the local part of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme — the maps and rules that decide what can be built or done on land across the…

Huon Valley Council has today launched Huonville ReImagined, a major strategic planning project setting the long-term direction for the town’s future across five key precincts.   Backed by $4.69 million in Australian Government funding through the regional Precincts and Partnerships Program, the first stage of Huonville ReImagined will see Council work with consultants to develop a Huonville-wide master plan, precinct plans and supporting technical studies and business…

Huon Valley residents and visitors can keep enjoying a dip in the river or at the beach with confidence, with new results confirming the region’s popular swimming spots are consistently safe for swimming. Council’s Recreational Water Quality Report 2025-26 shows the Huon Valley natural swimming areas have again returned consistently compliant results – continuing a…

Huon Valley Council has formally adopted its Future Climate and Place Policy, marking a significant step in translating the Council’s 2023 Climate Change Emergency declaration into lasting action.  The Policy embeds climate action into everything Council does from governance and asset planning to land use and financial decision-making.   Mayor Sally Doyle said the Policy reflected the…

If you’re considering standing for Council this year, a range of resources is now available to help you understand the process. Key information From this election, the number of Councillors elected to the Huon Valley Council will reduce from nine to seven. Nominations open 9am Monday 7 September and close 12 noon Monday 21 September…

Huon Valley Council had plenty to celebrate at the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) Awards for Excellence, held last night at the LGAT Annual Conference, taking home two award wins and a highly commended recognition. Council was named winner of the Showcasing Innovation Award for its Liveability Framework, a community-centred decision-making model believed to…

This upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting will be live-streamed at 6pm on YouTube. Attend the public gallery Huon Valley Council has removed COVID-19 density and capacity limits for all council meetings. This means the capacity for our public gallery will be 12 people. No bookings are required. People will be allocated a seat on a first…

Council’s annual Rural Roadside Spray Program is set to begin in spring, weather permitting.  We manage roadside vegetation across the Huon Valley’s 700km road network to keep our community safe and our roadsides tidy and sustainable. This includes regular mowing, pruning and targeted herbicide spraying.  The best way to avoid having your frontage sprayed is to keep it well maintained. The standard to meet…