Category: News

Power of the pool – how tragedy, swimming and art brought about a new beginning

“Swimming’s my godsend. I’m oblivious to anything else going on when I’m swimming. It’s just me and the water and I love that.” – Nicola Oliver, Geeveston resident and regular swimmer at Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre If Nicola Oliver had been able to gaze into a crystal ball just over a year ago,…

Call for expressions of interest: Lease of land at 58 Kent Street, Geeveston

Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a lease of land. The land is public land within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 and is located at 58 Kent Street, Geeveston. The current lessee has used the land to establish and maintain a community garden. The EOI process has been triggered by…

A note from Mayor Sally Doyle

The recent Willie Smith’s Mid-Winter Fest reminds me of all the wonderful and unique events we have in the Valley throughout the year. I am proud of our local events and how brilliantly they showcase our piece of paradise. I’d also like to recognise events like the Cygnet Folk Festival that kicks off the year,…

Call for Expressions of Interest: Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre – Space for Lease

Council is seeking expressions of interest (EoI) for lease or use of internal floor spaces and/or facilities and equipment within the Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre, located at 4421 Huon Highway, Port Huon, Tasmania. The use must be compatible with a multi-use sports centre and contribute to, or be related to, physical and mental…

Huon Valley Food Resilience Strategy endorsed

The Huon Valley Food Resilience Strategy has been designed to support advocacy and guide the growth of a vibrant and connected food system. It provides a framework for guiding and informing opportunities and proposes criteria for decision thinking and making. The Food Resilience Strategy will help the Huon Valley Council improve coordination and collaboration among…

ARTBOX celebrates NAIDOC Week 2023

The Huon Valley Council is proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2023 (2 – 9 July). This year’s theme is For Our Elders – recognising the prominent role Aboriginal Elders have played and continue to play in our communities and families, paving the way for future generations. To celebrate NAIDOC Week, the Huon Valley Hub will…