The Tasmanian Government is developing Tasmania’s first Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy for 0-25 year olds. The Strategy will have a specific focus on the first 1,000 days (from pregnancy to 2 years of age). They are seeking the views and ideas of Tasmanian children, young people, their caregivers, and…
The Premier has announced that from tomorrow, Friday, 22 January 2021, a Direction Notice will be issued making it mandatory for anyone aged 12 or older to wear a face mask on domestic flights and while at an airport. This applies to all flights to and from King Island and…
As previously stated, all persons coming to Tasmania, including returning residents, are required to either register via the Tas e-Travel system or apply for a G2G Pass before they arrive. Further details on this can be found on the coronavirus.tas.gov.au website. A direction issued by State government earlier this week…
King Island will welcome nearly 100 golfers this weekend. King Island Council is confident that the State Government’s COVID-19 travel precautions have been met and biosecurity, health and police will be at the airport terminal to oversee their arrival. Organised by Air Adventure, the golf ProAm tournament is a PGA…
All arrivals to Tasmania, including returning residents, are required to follow certain steps in the days before they arrive. Current details can be found on the coronavirus.tas.gov.au website with the bulk of relevant information provided on the Coming to Tasmania page. The list of areas and premises that are designated…
The Council depot will be closed from 12 noon on Wednesday 23 December 2020 and the Council administration office from 12 noon Thursday 24 December 2020. Both will reopen on Monday 4 January 2021. Services, including waste collection, operation of the Charles Street Transfer Station, street cleaning and airport management…
The King Island Artist Residency offers Tasmanian, national and international professional artists working in any artform between two to six weeks of creative time on King Island. Successful applicants will be provided with free accommodation and access to a vehicle and studio while on the Island. They are also invited…
King Islanders are invited to attend a public meeting to hear a presentation by RDS Engineering on its report into the Naracoopa Jetty. Monday 14 December 2020 at 6.00pm Naracoopa Fire Brigade Shed Note: Due to our current insurance claim for storm damage, and the process involved, at this stage…
Nominations are invited from organisations or individuals for the 2021 Australia Day Awards in the following categories: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year King Island Community Group or Event of the Year Nominations must be received by the new deadline of 5pm on Wednesday 9 December 2020.
Collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an agreement between Flinders and King Island Councils to work together to address shared issues facing their island communities and economies. The two councils’ joint approach to government ensured special quarantine requirements for the islands were instigated during the emergency phase of…
