Huon Valley


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‘Water over the road’: Huonville on flood watch

Huonville residents are being warned to expect some flooding this afternoon, with the BOM issuing a minor flood warning for the Huon river. The Bureau of Meteorology say rainfall from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning has caused river levels to rise from Harrisons Opening to Huonville. “Locations likely to be impacted are low lying areas along […]

Wed Sep 20, 2023 - 11:00am
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Possible arson incident triggers plans to demolish Gordon Jetty

The historic Gordon Jetty will be demolished next week after a possible arson incident. The jetty was destroyed by a fire, the cause of which remains undetermined, in the early hours of Saturday September 9. Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has announced that demolition works will commence, weather permitting, at the jetty site on Monday. […]

Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 7:00am
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Contractors called in to fix fire-damaged Gordon Jetty

Repair work will get underway on a popular jetty in Tasmania’s south after it was damaged by fire over the weekend. The cause of the fire that destroyed much of the Gordon Jetty is still undetermined and is currently being investigated by the Tasmania Fire Service. The jetty will remain closed until further notice. Marine […]

Mon Sep 11, 2023 - 4:00am
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Gordon jetty destroyed after late night fire

A historic jetty in Tasmania’s south has been destroyed by fire overnight. The fire at the Gordon jetty had been burning for some time before firefighters arrived, causing significant damage to the structure. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with arson not ruled out. Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has issued a […]

Sat Sep 9, 2023 - 3:19pm
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Woman rushed to hospital after rolling car near Geeveston

A woman has been rushed to Hospital after rolling her car on a rural road south of Hobart this afternoon. Police say the 55-year-old Dover woman was the only person in the vehicle when it rolled on Southwood Road at Geeveston around 3:30pm on Friday. It is understood the woman sustained only minor injuries.

Fri Sep 8, 2023 - 7:25pm
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Police investigating after pedestrian hit by car in Geeveston

A person has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Tasmania’s south overnight. Police say the crash saw the pedestrian hit on View Street in Geeveston around 11:30pm on Friday. It is believed the driver of the vehicle was known to the victim that was allegedly hit. They were taken […]

Sun Sep 3, 2023 - 12:50pm
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Huon Valley community to hike up hill for mental health

The Huon Valley is set to put their best foot forward again for mental health with the now-annual Hilltop Hike. Following the event’s huge success in 2022, this year’s event is promising another day of community unity and purpose. Originating from the tragic loss of young lives to suicide, the Hilltop Hike aims to shine […]

Mon Aug 28, 2023 - 5:29pm
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Channel Highway set to slow to 80km/h from Kettering to Deep Bay

Hobart’s Channel Highway will become 80km/h all the way from Kettering to Deep Bay from next month. The Commissioner for Transport approved the speed limit reduction on four sections of the vital highway to provide a “consistent speed limit” for the entire road. “The decision to lower the speed limits was based on the characteristics […]

Mon Aug 21, 2023 - 4:00am
Courts and Crime

Jail time for Huon man caught with 22,000 child abuse files

A Tasmanian man will spend the next two and a half years in prison after he was found with more than 22,000 child abuse files. The 37-year-old Huonville man was identified by the United States National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children after uploading child abuse material to the internet in 2019. Following a joint AFP and […]

Fri Aug 18, 2023 - 8:00am
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Geeveston firefighters fume over parking rule breakers

Cars parking in spots reserved for volunteer firefighters are ‘putting lives at risk’, a Tasmanian fire brigade have warned. In a stern message to Geeveston drivers, the local fire brigade say they have “had enough” of ‘entitled motorists’ parking outside their station. “This carpark is for volunteer firefighters that may have to respond at any given […]

Fri Aug 18, 2023 - 5:00am