Category: News

Cyber Security Awareness

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to talk about cyber security and take action to protect their devices and accounts. Cyber security is everyone’s business! All Australians are encouraged to take 4 simple steps to improve their cyber security: To access Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024 resources, watch a video…

Free green waste weekend & free mulch

Free green waste weekend Drop off your green waste for free on 19 & 20 October 2024 at any of our sites between 10am and 4pm. Free mulch Visit any of our sites listed above and grab your free mulch, while stocks last! *Collection from Dover site requires hand loading. Waste Transfer Station sites: Huonville:…

Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS)

The Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS) is being reviewed and updated. The STRLUS project team invites you to have your say on the future of land use in Southern Tasmania. Ways to Have your Say Residents can participate in a collaborative engagement process led by the STRLUS project team. Council will be playing…

Weed warning – Darwin’s Barberry

Darwin’s Barberry (Berberis darwinii) is a rare weed in the Huon Valley. This evergreen shrub can grow dense thickets and is classified as a high priority declared weed under the Biosecurity Act 2019. It can escape from gardens and quickly spread through native forests, plantations, and agricultural areas. New infestations must be eradicated quickly. Have…

Council approves Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy

Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is a law to keep children and youth, physically and culturally safe in organisations. To demonstrate Council’s commitment to being a Child and Youth safe organisation the Council recently approved our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy which also includes our Child Safe Statement of Commitment. As well as…

Multiple roads affected by current wind event

UPDATED 23 /09/24 @ 3.35pm Council is aware that multiple roads in the municipal area are currently affected by trees and powerlines down due to the strong winds we are experiencing. The following roads are confirmed closed due to powerlines being down: It is likely these roads will be closed over night until TasNetworks can…