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King Island Interim Planning Scheme 2013- Amendment PSA 01-2019 effective from 19 July 2019

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved an application by Australian Tungsten Pty Ltd to rezone ‘Portside Links’, 255 Grassy Harbour Road, Grassy from Recreation to Rural Resource. The approved amendment came into operation on 19 July 2019. The Commission will make the necessary amendments to the planning scheme for viewing…

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NOTIFICATION OF MAKING RATES FOR 2019/2020

In accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 1993 notice is hereby given that the Council made its rates and charges for the 2019/2020 financial year at the Council meeting held on Tuesday 16 July 2019. Click on the link for a summary of the rates and charges…

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Local Government Legislation Review

It is 25 years since the introduction of the Local Government Act 1993. The past quarter of a century has seen significant social, economic and technological changes. The role of councils and community expectations have expanded in line with these changes. The Act has been amended and updated a number of…

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KING ISLAND COUNCIL APPOINTS GREG ALOMES AS ITS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Following a very competitive and rigorous recruitment process, the nine (9) Councillors of King Island Council reached a unanimous decision to appoint Greg Alomes as its new General Manager. The appointment was made at a meeting of the Council on Friday 5 July 2019. Mr Alomes’ contract will be for…

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NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a Confidential Special Meeting of Council will be held on Friday 5 July 2019 commencing at 8am in the Council Chambers. NOTE: this meeting is closed to the public.

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For sale by EOI

King Island Council invites Expression for Interest for the purchase of the following: – John Deere Tractor Model 6520, 7098hrs – Low Loader 10.5 Triaxle 2007 Items can be inspected by appointment by contacting Sally Cooper on (03) 6462 1883 All plant is sold ‘as is/where is’ EOIs need to…

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The ISLAND Project

Register your interest in taking part in the largest dementia prevention study in the world designed for Tasmanians aged 50 and over. The Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease (ISLAND) Project will involve a range of studies that relate to understanding who is at most risk of dementia and…

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Employment Opportunity: Administration Trainee

Council is currently seeking an Administration Trainee to work within the Finance & Community Services team. Responsible for assisting in the delivery of administration and customer services, the role is full time for a fixed term of 12 months and includes the opportunity to undertake a Certificate III in Business…

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Mayor’s Message – June 2019

King Island Mayor Julie Arnold reports on another month of meetings and Council workshops: General Manager appointment: King Island Council’s employment consultant, Blackadder Associates, have had a good response to the advertising of the Council’s General Manager position. Over 30 applicants have now been selected down to 12. Preliminary interviews…

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Shaping the Future of Business Telecommunications

The Tasmanian State Government granted $20,000 to Council to define the improvements needed to the Island’s telecommunications infrastructure. To this end, Steve Hogben from The Tech Project Group will be on-Island from June 12 to 14 talking with key stakeholders and businesses. Business representatives are invited to attend a session…

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