An anonymous tip in a missing person’s case may be the key to discovering answers in a 14 year old mystery. Nicola Sallese was 69 years old when he was declared missing on November 17, 2008. Mr Sallese was last seen driving through Sheffield, Tasmania in his Toyota Camry sedan, with the search a statewide one, with Police confirming that locating Mr Sallese’s car will unlock clues as to where...

One hundred and thirty-four people attended a public meeting at the Franklin Palais on Friday, February 4, which discussed the process undertaken by the Huon Valley Council (HVC) for recruiting and appointing the new General Manager. During the discussions of over eighteen motions and submissions from the Director of Local Government, former HVC councillor Mike Wilson and HVC Mayor Bec Enders,...

While many bank branches in rural and regional areas are closing, Community Bank branches in the Huon Valley are busier than ever. In fact, the Huonville branch is expanding its premises to meet growing demands. Community Bank Huon Valley has engaged the services of Michael Paul Builders (MPB) to extend its Huonville premises into the adjoining space at 15 Main Street, Huonville, which was...

“It is the little things that make a big difference”. This is what drives Vicki Royer, winner of the Huon Valley Citizen of the Year Award, to make a contribution to her community. The annual Huon Valley Council (HVC) Australia Day Awards ceremony was held in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 26 at The Franklin Palais and in the morning, a special citizenship ceremony was held to welcome...

The Bicycle Network Tasmania launched its first Franklin Bike Day in collaboration with local community group Sisters on a Roll (SOAR) and the Huon Valley Council on Sunday, January 16, transforming the Franklin foreshore into a world of bikes. Nicole Smith from the Huon Valley-based group SOAR said the day was designed for people who are interested in cycling and bikes to get to know each...