This week the Huon News catches up with the firies who are working in the south-west to contain the fires started by the lightning storm of January 15 ahead of Friday's forecast hot temperatures and strong winds.

We also meet Jack Wilson aka Deadly Ninja from Australian Ninja Warrior as he visits Tasmania and the Huon Valley for the first time.

We hear from Aboriginal leaders and local government representatives at the Out of Order forum, as they answer curly questions around indigenous culture, language and issues.

We chat to Huonville Lions utility James McIndoe as he gears up for season 2019, in the first of our pre-season player profile pieces and wrap up all the HCCA cricket matches in the Valley.

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