Application No: DA 2026/20 Location: 59 Yarra Creek Road, Lymwood TAS 7256 Proposal: Subdivision King Island Council invites representations (written submissions) on Planning Application DA 2026/20, in accordance with S57 of the Land Use Planning Approvals Act 1993. The application can be viewed at the Council office, 10 George Street,…
King Island Council advises the community that, as a mark of respect for the late Mr Terry Perry OAM, Council offices and operations will close from 12.45 pm to 3.00 pm this Friday to allow staff the opportunity to attend his funeral. During this time, Council services and operations will…
Free Mental Health Support on King Island 🌿 Dr Tracy Spencer, Psychologist with HomeCountry, is offering free, confidential counselling and therapy on King Island, with support from TAZREACH and the Tasmanian Government Department of Health. Support is available for adults, children and families experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and impacts…
Natural Resources & Environment have provided guidelines for avian influenza carcass management for land managers. Guidelines are available here. Local Disposal Arrangements: King Island does not accept bird carcasses into general waste. If you wish to dispose of a bird carcass, request it is double bagged in accordance with the…
Please be advised that scrap steel processing works will commence at the Charles Street Waste Facility from Tuesday, 6 October 2026, and are expected to continue for approximately 1 to 1.5 weeks, subject to the progress of the works. During this period, a section of the internal access road and…
Notice of Planning Application No. DA 2026/22 Location: 20 Stephenson Street, Naracoopa TAS 7256 Proposal: Residential shed King Island Council invites representation (written submissions) on Planning Application DA 2026/22, in accordance with section 57 of the Land Use Planning Approvals Act 1993. The application may be viewed at the Council…
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission have announced the final candidate listing for the King Island Council election 2026. Five candidates nominated for seven councillor positions on King Island Council by the original close of nominations on Monday 21 September. All five were elected unopposed. In accordance with section 274(3) of the Local…
Tasmanian Electoral Commission In accordance with section 274(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, nominations are called for two unfilled vacancies on King Island Council. These vacancies have arisen because five nominations were received for seven councillor positions by the close of nominations for the 2026 local government elections. The returning…
A video recording of the Ordinary Council Meeting (Open Session) has been prepared following the meeting held on 18 September 2026. If you would like to watch, please click on the link which will take you to the King Island Council’s YouTube channel. As per Regulation 43 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations…
Bird owners encouraged to provide their details to support H5 bird flu response Tasmanian owners of pet and domestic birds are being encouraged to provide details of where their birds are kept to help strengthen the state’s preparedness for H5 bird flu. The voluntary registration will help Biosecurity Tasmania communicate…
