Category: Media Release

Scholarship supports rural healthcare 

The Huon Valley Council was delighted to present Jessica Marchant of Geeveston with the 2024-2025 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship at a ceremony held yesterday.  Jessica is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, a combined five-year degree program with the goal of becoming a qualified doctor. She is the first…

What matters most: Community Views Survey 2025 results

We’re thrilled to announce the results of our Community Views Survey are now available on our Engage Huon Valley platform at engage.huonvalley.tas.gov.au. Discover what your neighbours value and see how your area compares with the rest of Tasmania and Australia. More than 1,200 residents – nearly 8% of our adult population – took part in…

New Childcare Centre and family services for Huonville

Huon Valley Council warmly welcomes the Tasmanian Liberal Party’s announcement to fund our planned 200-place Childcare Centre in Huonville, and support of children and family services across the Huon Valley. This announcement redirects the $8 million previously promised for a new Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC), during the 2024 State Election. Of this amount,…

Have your say!  Shape Huonville’s future 

We’re taking the first step in shaping what’s ahead, and it starts with your voice. The Huonville Residential and Commercial Precinct Draft Structure Plan is now open for public consultation. Residents, property owners, businesses and the broader community – this is where your vision for Huonville begins to take shape. Together, we’ll embark on a…

New citizens welcomed to the Huon Valley 

The Huon Valley Council hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on Friday, 20 June 2025, welcoming 12 new Australian citizens to our community.  The ceremony was officiated by Mayor Sally Doyle with Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Kranz serving as Master of Ceremonies.  The special occasion saw new citizens from Iran, Philippines, Austria, Germany, Ireland, and the United…

Financial sustainability in focus for Council budget 

Huon Valley Council has adopted its 2025-26 Annual Plan, Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, at a Special Meeting of Council. underscoring its commitment to financial sustainability and community wellbeing.  “Financial sustainability is crucial as we manage key services and assets for residents, including roads, buildings and recreational facilities,” said Mayor Sally Doyle. “Our 2025-26 Budget…