Category: Media Release

New policy puts climate at the heart of every Council decision

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…

Huon Valley Council celebrates big night at LGAT Awards for Excellence 

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…

Huon Valley nurse awarded 2026 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship 

Nicholls Rivulet nurse Esther Treadaway has been awarded the 2026 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship, receiving $5,000 to support her studies towards becoming a Nurse Practitioner.  Mayor Sally Doyle congratulated Esther on the achievement. “Esther’s dedication to our local community really shone through in her application. She’s already caring for Huon Valley families in her current role, and it’s clear…

Council calls for a community-led plan for Huon Valley tourism recovery funds 

Huon Valley Council is calling on the State and Federal governments to recover the funding from the failed Transformer project and reserve it for a community-led master planning process guiding tourism investment and economic recovery across the Huon Valley.  At its meeting on 29 July 2026, Council noted with disappointment the failure of the Transformer project, which was to be funded…

A record year for Huon Valley Medical Services

Huon Valley Medical Services has capped off an extraordinary year, with more than 23,600 appointments delivered in the 12 months to the end of June 2026 – the highest number of appointments recorded in any 12-month period to date.  Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said this milestone reflects the dedication of our entire medical team, the community’s trust in the…

Huon Valley Council launches Tasmania’s first AI-powered digital Planning Portal

Huon Valley Council is leading the way as the first council in Tasmania to launch an AI-powered digital Planning Portal – a game changer that promises to fundamentally transform the way planning applications are assessed and approved across the state. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said, “The groundbreaking platform takes the planning process to a…