The Huon News is always overflowing with local news, and of course we have included a rundown of the recent state election now that vote-counting has concluded. There's a feature on Homelessness Week, the history of Wilson's Boatyard, our special monthly Creature...
Out tomorrow, the Huon News looks at the seemingly endless debate about whether to create a public jetty at Petty Sessions, or scrap it entirely. We talk to Marian Ellul who is taking on Telstra in reference to patchy service and outages....
The rain could not dampen the annual Cygnet Folk Festival nor the free-spirited hordes who turned up once again for the iconic event. The festival started in 1982 which meant this year was its 43rd edition and continues to attract artists, artisans...
The international insolvency network of Rodgers Reidy has been engaged to delve into the financial situation of the Geeveston Ex-Servicemen's and Women's Club which recently revealed a tax office debt of more than $800,000. The small club, with a membership base of...
Former Australian Greens leader and renowned environmentalist Bob Brown celebrated his 80th birthday by reconnecting with one of Huon Valley's premier natural attractions, leading friends from across the country on a memorable walk through the Franklin Forest. The group commenced their journey...
The Huon Valley is blessed with an array of artists, writers and intellectuals of all types. Adding to the talent pool are the people who do wonderous things with food production and even growing speciality crops such as saffron. But we will...
65 presenters. 86 sessions. Two days. Those are just some of the statistics from GROUNDED, the food and farming festival held at Fat Pig Farm on December 4 and 5. The onsite conference, timed to coincide with World Soil Day (Dec 5),...
Last Friday night (December 13), Bron Shelverton hosted her 30th birthday party at the Huonville Bulls Cricket Clubrooms, kicking off at 5.30pm. Bron, being much loved in the local community, was joined by friends and family during the night to help her...
The Huon Valley PCYC has unveiled a vibrant new foyer mural created by Tasmanian Aboriginal artist Reuben Oates. The large-scale artwork, completed in just ten days, has been warmly received by the community. "The Huon Valley PCYC immersive foyer mural is a...
The fifth annual Cider Challenge was held at the Castle Forbes Bay Recreation Ground on Saturday, November 23, drawing a fully subscribed crowd of over 50 cider enthusiasts. The event has grown to become arguably the largest gathering in Tasmania for amateur...
The Huon She Shed has officially opened its doors, welcoming members to a hub of creativity, learning, and community connection. Last week marked the Shed's soft launch with a series of "Shed Smarts" safety sessions, which are an essential step for members...
Work is progressing at Franklin's Wooden Boat Centre on their popular restoration of the Little Blue Boat that was recused from a potential watery grave in the River Derwent earlier this year. The Sea Breeze was moored off Montrose in Hobart's northern...
Yes, at last we get to taste some of those delicious delights of the Huon Valley, some of the best in the world in the best place in the world. And thanks to Lucaston Park Orchards', Matthew Griggs, the first crop of...
It was a sad day for those many patrons who flocked to Osteria at Petty Sessions restaurant in Franklin when it shut its doors recently after five successful years. The restaurant had a gold star reputation which extended beyond Tasmania and was...
One of the biggest annual events in Geeveston is just weeks away with organisers on target to deliver another free spectacular. The event is the Geeveston Woodchopping Carnival which is part of the statewide circuit that draws competitors from far and wide...
