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30 years of Huon Valley Council

30 years of Huon Valley Council

IMAGE: The picture of the first Huon Valley Council after their official election on April 2, 1993. From back left, Laurie Dillon, Peter Pepper, Stan Bell, John Dance, George Cowen and Paul Harriss and from front left, Bill Perry, Gillian Archer, Greg Norris and Peter Coad.  Thirty years ago marked the end of an era for the municipal councils in the Huon Valley area, with Huon, Port...
Returned to former glory

Returned to former glory

Image: The Lymington Methodist Church, constructed originally in 1912, has been given a new life thanks to the work of Brian Reardon and son Bayden as well as builder David Griffiths of D J Griffiths Construction. (PS) A church built in 1912 has recently been given a new life in what has been a family affair. The Lymington Methodist Church was once a busy church like any other, hosting...
Banding together for community benefit

Banding together for community benefit

Image: From left, singers Anita and Debbie Parry with Carolyne Milne and organiser Shane Ashlin.  Huonville Bowls Club, while filled with lively tunes on the afternoon of Saturday, March 25, was centred around a good cause. Tasmanian country musicians banded together for an appeal for those in the north of the state and in nearby Geeveston who were affected by the 2022 floods, over $1500...
What's for lunch?

What's for lunch?

Image: Students enjoy lunches long-table style to ensure improvement of social skills while also enjoying a healthy meal as part of the School Lunch Project. Piping hot lasagne and fresh salad greeted Huonville Primary School students on Tuesday, March 14, most only too eager to grab their plates and sit down at the long table to enjoy their lunch. This is all a part of the State...
Puppet therapy; more than just a show

Puppet therapy; more than just a show

Image: Terrapin’s Forever Young program recently performed at Huon Regional Care’s Franklin facility, with Rose Grayson and Brett Young. While residents at Huon Regional Care in Franklin may have been delighted by the appearance of lights, music, and drama in the form of Terrapin Puppet Theatre's Forever Young performance recently, the show has a much more important motivation behind...
Who let the dogs out!

Who let the dogs out!

Image: Anna, competed in the Huon Hoofbeats annual Doggy Gymkhana event.  In its annual event, the Huon Hoofbeats riding group based in Mountain River invited some slightly smaller animals on to its grounds for the Doggy Gymkhana event.  Both dogs big and small went head-to-head in the arena in a variety of events and courses, including the parade, obstacle course, best trick,...

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