There was no shortage of smiles and laughter in the Huon Valley this Easter, as the region’s youngest community members went above and beyond to bring some holiday cheer to local aged care residents. Huon Valley Council Mayor Sally Doyle brought together local schools, childcare centres and playgroups for a heartwarming Easter initiative — and the results were nothing…
Huon Valley Council has launched a new-look to our grants program that brings together its existing funding streams into a single, streamlined fund designed to help local communities thrive. The Community Liveability Fund opens for applications on Monday, 13 April 2026, offering grants of up to $10,000 for projects that strengthen the social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing of the Huon…
Huon Valley Council Medical Services is launching a new monthly Women’s Health Clinic at the Geeveston Medical Centre, providing longer, dedicated appointments in a welcoming and inclusive environment for people seeking reproductive and women’s health care. The clinic is being spearheaded by Registrar Dr Melissa Catanzarite, who has a special interest in women’s health. It…
Huon Valley Council has adopted two major land use planning documents at its 25 February Council Meeting, the Rural Living Densification Study and the Huonville Residential and Commercial Precinct Structure Plan. Together, the documents are a key part of Council’s broader strategic work to support appropriate housing and economic development opportunities—while maintaining what local communities…
Huon Valley Council has launched the first AI Planning Agent developed specifically for the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. Offering residents free, 24/7 planning help via a public telephone service the Agent provides clear, consistent information on planning rules, approvals and processes, helping residents and businesses understand what they can do and how to lodge applications. “Smaller councils across Australia are struggling to meet…
Huon Valley Council is celebrating the completion of the new floating pontoon at Shipwrights Point, delivering a safer, more accessible and welcoming space at one of the Huon Valley’s most loved foreshore locations for fishing and boating. Mayor Sally Doyle said the project has been warmly welcomed by the community. “Shipwrights Point is one of our most popular…
