Category: News

Update to General Practice billing procedures

Council wishes to advise our community that while our Medical Centres remain private billing practices, we will be passing on the benefit of the Federal Government’s tripling of the incentive payments for select items accessed by eligible patients (Commonwealth concession card holders and children under 16 years old). From Wednesday 1 November 2023, the Australian…

Free residential green waste drop off this weekend

Huon Valley residents are invited to drop off their green waste for free this weekend (21 and 22 October 2023) at our Southbridge and Cygnet Waste Transfer Stations. Both sites are open from 10am to 4pm. Please note: Commercial collection service operators are excluded.

Help us identify popular Huon Valley swimming locations

As the warmer summer months quickly approach, Council is preparing to carry out recreational water quality sampling at popular Huon Valley swimming locations. Previously, during December to March, samples have been taken weekly at popular beaches including Randalls Bay, Verona Sands and Dover. This survey aims to identify popular recreational swimming areas in the Huon…

Huon Valley pools update

Huonville pool opens for summer season on 4 November 2023 To celebrate the Huonville pool opening for the summer season, there will be a free open day on Saturday 4 November 2023 from 10am! The pool will be open 7 days a week from 4 November to 31 March 2024. The pool will only be…

Expression of Interest: Recruitment of General Manager

Huon Valley Council (HVC) is a rural local government in Tasmania, covering most of the south of the state, with a multidisciplinary workforce of approximately 200 people across a wide range of professions including childcare, construction and maintenance, healthcare, recreation as well as a wide range of administrative, professional, and executive positions. HVC is seeking…

2023 Huon Valley Art Trail

It’s that time of the year again – the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail is back and more creative than ever! Over 30 artists and makers will be opening their studio doors to share their unique creations, produced with passion, heart and flair. Start the trail in Crabtree and make your way through Lucaston, Ranelagh,…