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Welcome to

the Huon Valley

The Huon Valley Council is the southernmost local government area in Australia. The main townships are Huonville, Franklin, Cygnet, Geeveston and Dover.
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Community
Achievement Awards

Nominate a volunteer, individual or group making a difference in the Huon Valley. Nominations for the 2027 awards close Monday 25 January, online or at Council.
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New Council
Sworn In

Mayor Abby McKibben and the new Councillors took office on 6 November for a 4-year term. Their first Ordinary Council Meeting is on 25 November at 6pm in Council Chambers.
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Huonville Reimagined
Round 2

Round 2 of Huonville Reimagined consultation is open until 7 December. Share your priorities for the town in the online survey, visit a stall or register for a workshop.
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Annual Report
Community Forum

Celebrate a big year for the Valley at the community forum on Sunday 22 November, 2pm, at Council Chambers. Feedback on the draft report and AGM motions close 1 December.

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News What’s on
9 Nov 2026

Huon Valley welcomes its new Mayor and Council

Mayor Abby McKibben and the newly elected Councillors officially took office at a public swearing-in ceremony at the Lost Captain…

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9 Nov 2026

Huonville Reimagined: Round 2 consultation now open

Round 2 of community consultation on Huonville Reimagined opens Friday 6 November, and we want to know what’s most important…

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5 Nov 2026

Celebrate a big year for the Valley at Council’s Annual Report forum

From record medical appointments to award-winning projects, Huon Valley Council invites the community to come together and celebrate a big…

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Huon Valley Council
Acknowledgement

The Huon Valley Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the South East Nation, the Melukerdee people of the Huon River and the Lylequonny people of the Far South. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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(03) 6264 0300
PO Box 210 Huonville, TAS, 7109
Huon Valley Council,
40 Main Street Huonville, TAS, 7109

ABN: 77 602 207 026
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