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Hillwood is a small semi-rural residential village, situated on the eastern bank and hillside of the Tamar River and located within the province of the historic municipality of George Town, Tasmania, Australia.
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Our Egg Island Creek Bridge is Finished! Courtesy: George Town Council After a 9 month construction program, the Egg Island Creek Bridge project in Hillwood has been completed. The Egg Island Creek bridge is located on Hillwood Jetty Road and... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Wednesday, 10 April 2013 | Hits: 86 Read more |
Hillwood local resident receives award Australia Day 2013 The sign in Hillwood said it all, as friends and family celebrated Roger Millar receiving the Citizen of the Year award on Saturday 26 January, when George ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Wednesday, 30 January 2013 | Hits: 141 Read more |
Tourist Information Centre and volunteer Monday 21 January, thirty volunteer members from the George Town municipality's Tourist Information Centre attended a special Anniversary BBQ and Long Service Recognition Awards presentation on the front lawns of ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 21 January 2013 | Hits: 231 Read more |
Recent Ragwort Raids – Pipers River The TAMAR Natural Resource Management held its 15th annual Pipers River Ragwort Raid on Saturday 19 January. Ragwort Raid co-ordinator Jayne Shapter and volunteers collected 'a ute load of the invasive ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 21 January 2013 | Hits: 142 Read more |
Tamar Valley Folk Festival 2013 L to R – Back Row: Cr Tim Parish, former Cr John Widdowson, Mayor Roger Broomhall, Ray McColl Middle: Eric Cook Front: Janice Room, Margaret Gibbons, Dorothy Sweet, Janette Johnson, Doreen Cook, Kerryn... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 19 January 2013 | Hits: 194 Read more |
2013 Council Meetings If you are interested in your local government, or would like to praise or raise a question with ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Tuesday, 1 January 2013 | Hits: 282 Read more |
School Terms - 2013 State Government School Terms - 2013 will now have 4 Terms This information is intended for students attending State Government schools. For more information, contact 1800 816 057. Note: For Private, ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Tuesday, 1 January 2013 | Hits: 280 Read more |
Local Events Calender 2013 Local Events Calender 2013 Not sure what's on? Our Team have put together some local and interesting events that you, your family, friends and visitors might like to ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Tuesday, 1 January 2013 | Hits: 353 Read more |
SEAFOOD HEALTH WARNINGS! Issued following Algal Bloom by the Department of Health and Human Services - The Public and Environmental Health Service – 21 December 2012 Seafood Health Warnings for: A public health warning for ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 31 December 2012 | Hits: 233 Read more |
Rating Review UpdateJoint State Government and Local Government Valuation and Local Government Rating Review Steering Committee’s Final Draft Report On Wednesday, 14 November 2012 George Town Council agreed (Voted 8 For and ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 31 December 2012 | Hits: 109 Read more |
$6 million investment boost for Municipa Decision made by the George Town Council to approve the LINC Tasmania educational facility. Wednesday 19 December, Councillors voted 6 - 3 approving the construction of a 'Learning and ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Thursday, 20 December 2012 | Hits: 216 Read more |
George Town Council presents 2011/12 Ann Monday 10th December, Mayor Roger Broomhall and General Manager Stephen Brown presented the Council's Annual Report to the community at the Annual General Meeting. Message from the Mayor, as published in the ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Wednesday, 12 December 2012 | Hits: 346 Read more |
NEWS FLASH - Digital TV Arrives in HillwHillwood will experience minor Television interruptions to the existing analogue transmitter at Miller Court, in readiness for early Digital Television Switchover Advice has been received from the Broadcast Transmission Services ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Thursday, 20 September 2012 | Hits: 310 Read more |
Work to Resume at TEMCO Photo courtesy - BHP Billiton TEMCO Operation Update Today, Tuesday May 22, 2012 BHP Billiton issued a media release which stated that it would resume operations immediately at the George Town Bell Ba... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Tuesday, 22 May 2012 | Hits: 309 Read more |
Our Rates and the State Revaluation Prog We all love to pay Rates... not! But with changes coming that will affect all ratepayers across Tasmania, HACN has prepared a short article that some ratepayers may hopefully find ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Tuesday, 15 May 2012 | Hits: 816 Read more |
GTC - A Letter to All RatepayersIn April 2012 a letter was sent to all Ratepayers within the George Town Municipality from the General Manager, Mr Stephen Brown, advising of the soon to be implemented Council ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 14 May 2012 | Hits: 272 Read more |
Hillwood could see expansion.Future planning may see the establishment of an additional 88 residential lots, which is part of a $6 million long-term investment plan by developer Josef Chromy's JAC Group. Most residents read ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 7 May 2012 | Hits: 365 Read more |
LATEST NEWS - Our Bridge Is On Its Way! New Egg Island Bridge - Update Successful Tenderer and Plans Announced On Wednesday 18 April, 2012, at the recent George Town Council's ordinary meeting, it was reported that a total of th... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Friday, 20 April 2012 | Hits: 412 Read more |
Egg Island Creek Bridge - Update News The new two lane bridge with pedestrian walkway is certainly well on the way. Since our previous article posted 22 Feb advising that the George Town Municipal Council's commencement of the ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 19 March 2012 | Hits: 395 Read more |
Possible job losses for local Temco workPhoto courtesy - BHP Billiton BHP Billiton starts a three-month review of Temco plant in George Town - according to reports from: AAP, and BHP Temco 'Investors and Media Latest news' so... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Thursday, 23 February 2012 | Hits: 1972 Read more |
Council set to change Caravan usage Poli The George Town Municipal Council is seeking public comment on the "Proposed Temporary Dwelling Accommodation - Caravan" Strategy. The Proposed Temporary Dwelling Accommodation - Caravan Strategy (now available on the http://www.georgetown.tas.gov.au we... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Thursday, 23 February 2012 | Hits: 411 Read more |
New Two Lane Bridge for Hillwood!Hillwood residents and ratepayers celebrate the George Town Municipal Council's call for Tenders. Many people have been concerned at the increasing deterioration of the old single lane wooden Egg Island connector br... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Wednesday, 22 February 2012 | Hits: 390 Read more |
Public Notice: Temporary Bridge Closure NOTICE OF TEMPORARY BRIDGE CLOSURE - EGG ISLAND CREEK BRIDGE, HILLWOOD Residents and motorists are advised that Egg Island Creek Bridge, Hillwood will be closed from Thursday 9th February 2012 until fu... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 11 February 2012 | Hits: 319 Read more |
Small Fire in George TownToday, Saturday 28 January at approximately 5pm smoke was clouding the sky at Hillwood and surrounding areas and smoke haze was visible on the west Tamar side. This was as ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 28 January 2012 | Hits: 363 Read more |
Statewide 'Fire Permit' PeriodOn Tuesday 20 December, the Tasmania Fire Service declared a 'Fire Permit' period from midnight 21 December 2011 for all municipalities in the State. A fire permit is required to burn ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 21 January 2012 | Hits: 333 Read more |
Wild Mushrooms may be Deadly! Tasmanians and tourists should be very aware, we have poisonous varieties of mushrooms all over the State. Collecting wild field mushrooms can be a lovely thing to do, but before you ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Wednesday, 4 January 2012 | Hits: 399 Read more |
First cases of Tularemia 'Rabbit Fever' As reported in the Examiner Newspaper 05 November 2011: “Public Health deputy director Chrissie Pickin said medical experts had since confirmed the infection was caused by a strain of bacterium called ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Wednesday, 9 November 2011 | Hits: 361 Read more |
Hillwood receives prestigious State Awar Saturday 29 October 2011, the community of Hillwood was recognised for its efforts in managing this year's family fun day river festival. The Community Achievement Awards for Tasmania recognises individuals, organisations ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Tuesday, 1 November 2011 | Hits: 367 Read more |
Congratulations CouncillorsResults of the GEORGE TOWN Municipal Council Elections 2011 On Wednesday 26 October, final preference votes were counted and results published. Roger Broomhall became the new Mayor of George Town for the ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Thursday, 27 October 2011 | Hits: 303 Read more |
Local Volunteer Fire Brigade – Open Day On Sunday 23 October 2011, the local Hillwood Fire Brigade threw open it's doors to the public. The sun was shining on the bright red Fire engine, the sausages were on ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Sunday, 23 October 2011 | Hits: 304 Read more |
ALERT Biosecurity Risk ALERT for Tasmani {backbutton} Have you seen this Dangerous Pest ? The Green Snail - (Helix aperta) Have you seen this small green snail in your garden, commercial garden, farm or nursery? If so, ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 8 October 2011 | Hits: 344 Read more |
Rock Climbing Attracts Enthusiasts To Hi {backbutton} How many locals know that Hillwood has a grade 19 rating as a place to do a special rock climb? It is always interesting to find out new things about your ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 3 October 2011 | Hits: 520 Read more |
WEED ALERT! {backbutton} Attention All Residents' & Ratepayers' it is that time of the year again for the removal of 'Boneseed' (Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp. monilifera) - whilst the shiny green leaves and ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Monday, 3 October 2011 | Hits: 289 Read more |
NBN Public Meetings - Hillwood 1st Meeting - Hillwood Community and NBN Co On Thursday 7 July 2011, Hillwood had its first Community meeting with a representative from NBN Co - Lalla Hinds - Community Relations ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Friday, 22 July 2011 | Hits: 326 Read more |
NBN - Quicklinks Information Quicklinks Information Extracts from NBN Co Information Brochures - Just click the Orange links to read the full brochures 1) Corporate Brochure A STANDARD NETWORK NATIONWIDE FOR ALL AUSTRALIANSThe NBN will cost approximately ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Friday, 22 July 2011 | Hits: 317 Read more |
NBN - Householder PDF Infomation Kit Householder Information Kit Listed here are the brochures from the NBN Co Information Kit passed out at the first NBN Public Meeting, held at the Hillwood Community Hall on Thursday ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Friday, 22 July 2011 | Hits: 272 Read more |
NBN Rollout! {backbutton} NOTE: All links, logos, PDFs and written copy from the NBN Co website have been used with the permission of NBN Co. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ NBN - National ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Sunday, 10 July 2011 | Hits: 327 Read more |
Examiner News BRIEFS - NBN Meeting Hillw Below are several Examiner News BRIEFS for all residents and ratepayers to prepare for the - Important Public Meeting The NBN and what it means to YOU! Hillwood ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 2 July 2011 | Hits: 309 Read more |
Draft Regulations for Aerial and Ground {backbutton} Bryan Green, MP Minister for Primary Industries and Water Bryan Green said on Tuesday (24.05.2011) Draft Regulations for Aerial and Ground Spraying - draft regulations to help ensure the safe use ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Friday, 27 May 2011 | Hits: 276 Read more |
Littering Is An Offence!{backbutton} Living in one of the State's best locations is a privilege - Keeping Hillwood beautiful is everyone's responsibility. It was a shame to see meters of garden waste (litter) dumped over ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Friday, 27 May 2011 | Hits: 283 Read more |
2 Tonne Limit On Hillwood Bridge ALL Motorists BEWARE 2 Tonne Limit on Hillwood Bridge It's official, the local Hillwood Bridge has recently been checked and it's report card is not good, deeming it unsafe for any vehicles ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 23 April 2011 | Hits: 378 Read more |
Draft Roadside Vegetation Reduction Str The following information forms part of Council’s Roadside Vegetation Reduction Strategy to maintain roadsides within the George Town Council municipality. The new policy aims; to effectively minimise fire risk, er... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 23 April 2011 | Hits: 217 Read more |
Vandalism and theft is costing our Commu{backbutton} It appears that Hillwood is no longer immune from vandalism and it is costing all of us. Vandalism is a growing 'anti-social, opportunistic and criminal damage' behaviour, which unfortunately is ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Friday, 28 January 2011 | Hits: 292 Read more |
Dilston NBN Meeting - UpdateFollowing is and extract from a story in Smoke Signals, the Dilston Windermere Swan Bay Newsletter - Issue 166 October 2010. Without the Fibre we are Forgotten A meeting of 30 people ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 16 October 2010 | Hits: 283 Read more |
NBN - A Questionable Future For Your PhoIf you only go to one meeting in your community this year, then at least make it to this one, as the outcome WILL affect you - forever! What's it about? A ... Latest - Hillwood Area Community NEWS | Saturday, 9 October 2010 | Hits: 396 Read more |