Category: News

New citizens welcomed

We’d like to extend a heartfelt welcome to 4 Huon Valley residents who received their Australian citizenship at an official ceremony held in Council Chambers on Tuesday 12 November 2024. Our new citizens, originally from the United Kingdom, Finland, Iran, and Ireland, took their pledge of commitment before family, friends, Council representatives and elected officials.…

Dover welcomes new doctor

Huon Valley Medical Services welcomes Dr Lakita Naidu. Dr Naidu will be working alongside the medical team 5 days per week at Dover Medical Centre until 20 December whilst we strive towards more permanent expansion of available medical services.

Huonville Pool opening makes a splash

The Huonville Pool is officially open for the season, and it’s already making a splash in the community! After weeks of preparation, we celebrated on Saturday with a free pool open day, welcoming more than 300 visitors eager to dive in. Thanks to the tireless work of our hardworking teams, everything is in great shape…

New doctor welcomed

Huon Valley Medical Services is pleased to welcome Dr Spencer Young to the team. Dr Young will be working alongside Dr Lucy Winterbottom on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Geeveston Medical Centre during November. Council is continuing efforts to recruit permanent doctors and improve the availability of medical services.

Annual Report 2023-2024

We are pleased to release the Huon Valley Council Annual Report 2023-2024 and we invite community members to view and lodge submissions by 5pm, Wednesday 20 November 2024. The Annual Report can be found on page 42/215 in the October Open Ordinary Council Meeting Attachments (exc. Planning) The report summarises the implementation of the 2023-24…

Major safety upgrade coming to Grove intersection

Council is pleased to continue working closely with the Tasmanian Government to enhance pedestrian safety at the Huon Highway-Mountain River Road intersection. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle met with Transport Minister Eric Abetz last week to discuss the crucial upgrade. “This upgrade is vital for our community, especially for the many students who use this…