The King Island Council would like to thank everyone who was involved in Wednesday’s Airport Emergency Practical Exercise. To the volunteer casualties, role players, our local and state emergency services, SES, Tas fire, Volunteer Ambulance Service, Department of Health, King Island Hospital & Health Services and our local Police we…
Due to an equipment failure at Tower Hill, Currie, TV reception for Channel 10 has been affected. Replacement equipment has been sourced which has been donated by Win TV Ballarat. It is anticipated that the repair will be completed as soon as possible. Those who receive transmission from the tower…
Don’t be alarmed An emergency management exercise will be conducted at the King Island Airport on Wednesday 23 November 2022 between at 6.00pm and 9.00pm. Residents and members of the public should not be alarmed by the training exercise and the heightened level of activity by the emergency services in…
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Friday 25 November 2022 commencing at 4.00pm in the Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to consider: Planning Application DA 2022/26 Request to Reduce Fees Response to Draft State Planning Policies Agendas will be…
Applications are invited for a Health Safety & Environment Advisor to work in Council’s team. The position description and selection criteria can be downloaded from here or alternatively can be collected from the Council Office. For more information please contact Council’s Administration Manager on 6462 9000. Applications must address the…
King Island Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled, motivated and experienced operators for provision of tours of the Currie Lighthouse. The Expressions Of Interest registration form can be downloaded here. The deadline for submission is 4:30pm, Thursday 8 December 2022. Further information can be obtained by contacting:…
King Island Mayor Marcus Blackie grew up on the Sunshine Coast in QLD, during the Bjelke-Petersen area and completed high school at St John’s College, Nambour in 1989. After attending University in Melbourne during the early 90’s he then embarked upon a long military career. Mayor Blackie was accepted to…
After receipt of the official Certificate of Election from the Tasmanian Electoral Commission, King Island Council held a formal Declaration of Office Ceremony at the Council Chambers on 8 November 2022. The General Manager, Kate Mauric congratulated and welcomed 2 new Councillors and the 7 Councillors who remained in office…
King Island Council would like to notify residents that we will be closed on Monday 7th November for a public holiday. Our office hours will resume as normal on Tuesday 8th November from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
In accordance with the Local Government Act the following candidates have been elected for a period of 4 years: Mayor: Marcus BLACKIE Deputy Mayor: Vernon PHILBEY Councillor: Ian ALLAN Marcus BLACKIE David BOWDEN Ira COOKE Gina GREEN Sarina LAIDLER Duncan McFIE Vernon PHILBEY Anna HELY …
