Huon Valley ratepayers are facing a 12 percent increase in their rates next financial year, as part of a 10-year financial plan to bring the council into a budget surplus. Despite concerns raised by one councillor around the pressure the increase would put on households and businesses, the council voted in favour of the increase […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 1:50pmTHURSDAY 8AM: The SES say a reduced threat has been issued for the Huon Valley. “SES advises people in these areas that river levels are now falling and are expected to continue falling and that the threat of further flooding has now passed.” “Although the threat of further flooding has eased, dangerous conditions and the impacts […]
Wed May 31, 2023 - 9:02pmTasmania’s SES has issued a ‘major flood warning’ for areas south of Hobart tonight, urging residents near sections of the Huon River to “prepare now”. The river is likely to experience significant flooding in the coming hours, according to the BOM. The flood warning alert area includes regions from Southwest to Geeveston and surrounds, as […]
Wed May 31, 2023 - 6:12pmDarkLab’s ambitious art installation project ‘Transformer’ has received approval from the Huon Valley Council. The project, an offshoot of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), will create a ‘never-ending kaleidoscope’ of light and weather in the Wilderness World Heritage Area. Huon Valley Council say the project is expected to attract an additional 30,000 […]
Wed May 31, 2023 - 1:43pmResidents in the Huon Valley and Geeveston area south of Hobart have been urged to remain on high alert as the Tasmania State Emergency Service (SES) issues a flood alert. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Huon River, indicating the potential for flooding in Judbury, Ranelagh, Huonville, Glen Huon, […]
Wed May 31, 2023 - 11:04amA 23-year-old man from Geeveston has been charged with a staggering 83 offences, including burglary and stealing, following a series of recent break-ins in the Kingston, Blackmans Bay and Margate areas. Kingston Criminal Investigation Branch had been leading the investigation into the spate of incidents, which involved the unlawful entry of multiple vehicles. Thanks to […]
Mon May 15, 2023 - 12:12pmMotorists are being urged to drive with caution after a car collided into a cow on the Channel Highway at Lower Snug this morning. Police say the driver, who was heading South at the time of the crash, sustained non-life threatening injuries. The cow has yet to be located and is believed to be ‘at […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 8:14amA Cygnet cabin described as a ‘tiny wooden box’ that is ‘barely wider than a 2 seater couch’ has been advertised for rent on Facebook Marketplace for $175 a week. The cabin, which was shared online by outraged Twitter user Danny Carney, has no bathroom, no kitchen and is a 25 minute walk from Cygnet. “If […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 2:30pmThe Department of Health has issued a warning against eating wild shellfish from Gardners Bay and Port Cygnet areas in Southern Tasmania until further notice. The warning comes in response to elevated levels of biotoxins in shellfish, which can be harmful to human health. Recreationally harvested shellfish, including oysters, mussels, clams, pipis, cockles, and wedge […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:04amA drunk 24-year-old learner driver who was stopped by police in an unregistered vehicle this morning has been charged and disqualified for two years. Police say the incident occurred during ‘targeted patrols’ around 5am this morning, when officers intercepted the learner who did not have a fully licensed driver with him as required by law. […]
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