Recent community consultation undertaken as part of Council’s Waste Management Strategy by A.Prince Consulting, indicated that a change to the opening hours of the Charles Street Waste Management facility could be useful. In response to this, Council plans to trial a change to Tuesday’s opening hours for a one month…
Join us at the Cultural Centre for one or two days for beginners shibori dyeing with Artist in Resident Lisa Marshall. Having visited King Island regularly in the past to take part in Basil Hall’s printing workshops Lisa is a familiar face at the Cultural Centre. Having not long returned…
TasWater will be offering tours of the new Grassy Water Treatment Plant in anticipation of treated water becoming available to its customers in October this year. Project Managers from TasWater and Laurie Curran Water will lead small groups around the facility to explain the various levels of treatment involved in…
Community groups are invited to attend a free forum hosted by the Tasmanian Community Fund Board in Currie from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on Monday, 5 August 2019. The forum will be held in Council Chambers, 10 George Street, Currie. Come along to hear how you can maximise your chances of…
There will be an interruption to inbound traffic at the airport over the next two days as safety barriers are reinstated on Morrison Avenue (at the entrance to the airport). Incoming access will be through the long term carpark, with outbound traffic exiting as normal. Apologies for any inconvinience caused.
The Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards started in 2007 to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions that individuals, communities and businesses make throughout Tasmania. These awards aim to recognise their success and achievements, which contribute to making Tasmania a better place. Nominate before Wednesday 14 August in one or more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
